Randy Weston
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Randy Weston
Summary
Randy Weston is a human[1]. Born in Brooklyn[2], he… he was born on April 6, 1926[3]. He passed away in Brooklyn[4]. He died on September 1, 2018[5]. He worked as a composer[6], jazz pianist[7], and recording artist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (250 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Randy Weston's place of birth was Brooklyn[2].
- Randy Weston's place of birth was New York City[10].
- Randy Weston passed away in Brooklyn[4].
- Randy Weston was born on April 6, 1926[3].
- Randy Weston died on September 1, 2018[5].
- Randy Weston's father was Frank Weston[11].
- A child of Randy Weston was Azzedin Weston[12].
- Randy Weston held citizenship in United States[13].
- English was Randy Weston's native language[14].
- Randy Weston is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[15].
- Randy Weston worked as a composer[6].
- Randy Weston worked as a jazz pianist[7].
- Randy Weston's professions included recording artist[8].
- Randy Weston's education included a stint at Boys and Girls High School[16].
- Randy Weston received the Guggenheim Fellowship[17].
- Randy Weston received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[18].
- Randy Weston received the NEA Jazz Masters[19].
- Randy Weston received the Doris Duke Performing Artist Award[20].
- Randy Weston is recorded as male[21].
- Randy Weston's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- Randy Weston's genre is jazz[23].
- Randy Weston's record label is recorded as Motéma Music[24].
- Randy Weston's record label is recorded as Enja Records[25].
- Randy Weston's record label is recorded as Riverside[26].
- Randy Weston's discography is recorded as Randy Weston discography[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1926-04-06[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 2018-09-01[31]
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Genre(s): afro-jazz, gnawa, hard bop, highlife, jazz, spiritual jazz[32]
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Community tags: afro-jazz, gnawa, hard bop, highlife, jazz, progressive big band, spiritual jazz[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: 7e198258-7093-46ac-a71e-91075fd0f5af[34]
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Brooklyn[2], a borough of New York City[35], in United States[36], founded in 1634[37] and New York City[10], a global city[38], in United States[39], founded in 1624[40]. Randy Weston was born on April 6, 1926[3]. His father was Frank Weston[11]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[15]. English was his native language[14].
Education
Randy Weston was educated at Boys and Girls High School[16].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[6], jazz pianist[7], and recording artist[8].
Recognition
Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[17], a fellowship grant[41], in United States[42], founded in 1925[43]; Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[18], a grade of an order[44], in France[45]; NEA Jazz Masters[19], an award[46], in United States[47], founded in 1982[48]; and Doris Duke Performing Artist Award[20], an award[49], in United States[50], founded in 2011[51].
Personal Life
A child of Randy Weston was Azzedin Weston[12].
Death and Burial
Randy Weston died on September 1, 2018[5]. He died in Brooklyn[4].
Why It Matters
Randy Weston ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (250 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
He has been cited as an influence by Nduduzo Makhathini[54], a jazz musician[55], b. 1982[56], of South Africa[57], awarded the Standard Bank Young Artist Award[58].
FAQs
Where was Randy Weston born?
Randy Weston's place of birth was Brooklyn[2].
Where did Randy Weston die?
Randy Weston passed away in Brooklyn[4].
Who were Randy Weston's parents?
Randy Weston's father was Frank Weston[11].
What did Randy Weston do for work?
Randy Weston worked as composer[6], jazz pianist[7], and recording artist[8].
Where did Randy Weston go to school?
Randy Weston was educated at Boys and Girls High School[16].
What awards did Randy Weston receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[17], Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[18], NEA Jazz Masters[19], and Doris Duke Performing Artist Award[20].
Who did Randy Weston influence?
Randy Weston has been cited as an influence by Nduduzo Makhathini[54].