I’m highly prejudicial, but jazz doesn’t really get much better the music of Randy Weston, with all the soul and spirituality that is part and parcel of the man himself. His latest project is “The Roots Of The Blues,” an album of duets with tenor saxophonist Billy Harper who have partnered sporadically over the past 40 years. Here, they play “Blues To Senegal” from the album. Majestic stuff from two giants.Michael CuscunaRandy Weston is one of jazz's most renowned and visionary pianists and composers. Over six decades' Weston has been a true innovator, crafting thoughtful works that seamlessly meld jazz and blues theory with African rhythms.On his latest recording, The Roots Of The Blues, Weston continues his longstanding musical collaboration with saxophonist Billy Harper -- a soulful partnership that dates back to the 1974. Recorded in early 2013, the duo's record showcases inventive arrangements and improvisations and a shared love for the blues and rich global music traditions. It's another high mark for the distinguished musicians.Hear the entire session and interview:
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