Randy Weston
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Summary
Randy Weston was born on April 6, 1926[1], in Brooklyn[2]. He died on September 1, 2018[3], in Brooklyn[4]. He worked as a composer[5], jazz pianist[6], recording artist[7], and jazz musician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (791 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: New York City[10]
- Father: Frank Weston[11]
- Child: Azzedin Weston[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Native language: English[14]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[15]
- Educated at: Boys and Girls High School[16]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[17], Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[18], NEA Jazz Masters[19], Doris Duke Performing Artist Award[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Genre: jazz[22]
- Record label: Motéma Music[23], Enja Records[24], Riverside[25]
- Discography: Randy Weston discography[26]
- Commons category: Randy Weston[27]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[28]
- Family name: Weston[29]
- Given name: Randy[30]
- Official website: http://www.randyweston.info/[31]
- Topic's main category: Category:Randy Weston[32]
- Instrument: piano[33]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
- Name in native language: Randy Weston[36]
- Start of work period: 1950[37]
- End of work period: September 1, 2018[38]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject African diaspora[39]
Why It Matters
Randy Weston has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
He has been cited as an influence by Nduduzo Makhathini[42], a jazz musician[43], b. 1982[44], of South Africa[45], awarded the Standard Bank Young Artist Award[46].
FAQs
Where was Randy Weston born?
Randy Weston's place of birth was Brooklyn[2].
Where did Randy Weston die?
Randy Weston died 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 a composer[5], jazz pianist[6], recording artist[7], and jazz musician[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[42].