The Modern Art of Jazz by Randy Weston

The Modern Art of Jazz by Randy Weston (also released as How High the Moon) is a jazz album by American pianist Randy Weston recorded in 1956 and released on the Dawn label.

Reception

Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars, with the review by Scott Yanow stating: "This album does not deserve its obscurity". The All About Jazz review said that "Randy Weston fans should certainly find this album a valuable peek at an early stage of his career".

Track listing

All compositions by Randy Weston except as indicated

1. "Loose Wig" - 3:01
2. "Run Joe" (Louis Jordan, Walter Merrick, Joe Willoughby) - 3:43
3. "A Theme for Teddy" - 5:41
4. "In a Little Spanish Town" (Sam M. Lewis, Mabel Wayne, Joe Young) - 3:01
5. "Don't Blame Me" (Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh) - 5:18
6. "J. K. Blues" - 4:17
7. "Well, You Needn't" (Thelonious Monk) - 5:01
8. "How High the Moon" (Nancy Hamilton, Morgan Lewis) - 4:49
9. "Stormy Weather" (Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler) - 5:08 <small>Bonus track on CD reissue</small>

• Recorded in New York City on November 21 (tracks 2, 4 & 6) and November 22 (tracks 1, 3, 5 & 7–9), 1956

Personnel

• Randy Weston - piano
• Ray Copeland - trumpet (tracks 2, 4 & 6)
• Cecil Payne - alto saxophone, baritone saxophone (tracks 2, 4, 6 & 7)
• Ahmed Abdul-Malik - bass
• Wilbert Hogan (tracks 2, 4 & 6), Willie Jones (tracks 1, 3, 5 & 7–9) - drums

References