African Cookbook: Music of Randy Weston and Melba Liston at New England Conservatory
Dates: 2/26/2026
📍 Theatre: New England Conservatory
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The NEC Jazz Orchestra presents a concert celebrating the collaborative work of Randy Weston and Melba Liston. Conducted by Ken Schaphorst, this performance highlights iconic pieces such as Little Niles and Uhuru Afrika, showcasing Liston’s contributions as an arranger alongside her work with notable artists like Art Blakey and Quincy Jones. The concert pays tribute to the rich musical legacy left by Weston and Liston, marking their influential partnership in jazz history.
Cast and Creative Team for African Cookbook: Music of Randy Weston and Melba Liston at New England Conservatory
Creative Team
Ken Schaphorst
Conductor
Melba Liston
Arranger
Randy Weston
Composer
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NEC Jazz Orchestra To Present AFRICAN COOKBOOK: MUSIC OF RANDY WESTON AND MELBA LISTON
February 18, 2026 The NEC Jazz Orchestra will present African Cookbook: Music of Randy Weston and Melba Liston on Thursday, February 26 at 7:30 p.m. at Jordan Hall. Conducted by Ken Schaphorst, the program honors the influential partnership between composer, pianist, and bandleader Randy Weston and trombonist, composer, and arranger Melba Liston.About the Theatre
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