Jazz piano great Randy Weston discusses his autobiography "African Rhythms"

Pianist Randy Weston talks about how growing up in Bed-Stuy surrounded by music helped spur a lifelong quest. 

R.I.P. Randy Weston, 1926-2018

Remembering composer/pianist and cultural ambassador Randy Weston with a couple of classic performances. 

"Africa is the creative source. It is the whole power of the music in the countries that have been influenced by African culture, such as Brazil, Cuba and the United States. Wherever African people have settled, they have created a new music which is based on African rhythms."    – Randy Weston





New York Times obit