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Weston, who died in 2018, had a 60-year recording career, during which he lived in the U.S., Morocco and France. He was influenced by Duke Ellington's regal bearing, but Weston also had his own style. Sponsor Message TONYA MOSLEY, HOST: This is FRESH AIR.... See more

TONYA MOSLEY, HOST: This is FRESH AIR. Today marks the 100th birthday of jazz pianist and composer Randy Weston, who had a 60-year recording career, during which he lived in the U.S., Morocco and France. He was influenced by Duke Ellington's regal bearing... See more

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TONYA MOSLEY, HOST: This is FRESH AIR. In 1965, Miles Davis led one of the all-time great jazz groups with four younger players, including saxophonist Wayne Shorter and pianist Herbie Hancock, but they rarely worked that year while Miles dealt with medica... See more

The week prior to my visit I received a private email from the White House inviting me to the National Black History Month reception. A graphic in the email presented the time place and an entrance map of the White House grounds. The event was scheduled f... See more