Brooklyn Academy of Music 1985

One of three releases marking the 100th birthday of Randy Weston, Brooklyn Academy of Music 1985 features previously unreleased live material from the great US pianist. In 1985 the city of Brooklyn honoured Randy with a week-long tribute, culminating in a unique concert at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM). For this rare occasion, Randy assembled a dream ensemble - dancers, singers and a big band like no other. The arrangements and conducting were entrusted to none other than Melba Liston - his trusted collaborator and musical sister. Melba, a brilliant trombonist and an even more masterful arranger, transformed Randy's compositions into grand orchestrations that paid tribute to his musical legacy.