With These Hands

構成数 : 1枚
合計収録時間 : 00:37:52
Personnel includes: Randy Weston, Ahmed Abdul-Malik, Wilbert Hogan, Cecil Payne. Recorded on March 14, 1956. This recording from 1956 is one of Randy Weston's first trio sets. An inventive soloist and arranger, Weston employs dissonant note clusters to beautiful effect. The ballad "Serenade in Blue" is a wonderful example of this, and clearly demonstrates the pianist's firm and distinct identity. Baritone saxophonist Cecil Payne joins the trio (Weston, drummer Wilbert Hogan, bass player Ahmed Abdul-Malik) for this set that includes six standards and two originals. "Lifetime" was written with Payne; the album closes with the first appearance of one of Weston's most famous compositions, "Little Niles" (which was to become the title track of one of his essential late '50s releases). Upon its original release WITH THESE HANDS was a wonderful introduction to a vital musician, and, having aged well, it still is.
録音 : モノラル／ステレオ (Studio)