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Trio and Solo

Trio and Solo
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Studio album by Randy Weston
Released 1957
Recorded 25 January, 1955 and 10 September, 1956
Studio Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey and New York City
Genre Jazz
Length 42:48
Label Riverside
RLP 12-227
Producer Orrin Keepnews
Randy Weston chronology
With These Hands...
(1956)With These Hands...1956
Trio and Solo
(1955-56)
Jazz á la Bohemia
(1956)Jazz á la Bohemia1956
Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
Allmusic 3/5 stars
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide 4/5 stars

Trio and Solo is an album by American jazz pianist Randy Weston recorded in 1955 and 1956 and released on the Riverside label. Six tracks had previously appeared on the 10-inch LP The Randy Weston Trio released in 1955. The album was later released on CD as Solo, Duo & Trio compiled with Weston's 1955 debut recording Cole Porter in a Modern Mood.

Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars, with the review by Alex Henderson stating: "Trio and Solo isn't as essential as some of Weston's 1960s recordings, but for those who are devoted fans of the pianist, these early performances offer considerable rewards".

All compositions by Randy Weston except as indicated


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