2012
Colby
College did award
Randy Weston with the honorary degree "Doctor of Music". more >>
2011
His Majesty King Mohammed VI's Honor
for his long life commitment to Morocco's Gnawa Music Tradition more >>
Fellow by the John
Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation
For “impressive achievement in the past and exceptional promise for future accomplishments,”
2010
Jus` Blues Music Presidents Award
Outstanding Contributions to Blues & Jazz Music
from Jus' Blues Music Foundation, Inc. Memphis, TN.
Living Legend Award
from Berkshires Jazz, Inc
Apollo Theater - August 11th 2010
Randy Weston was honored as one of the
world's foremost pianists
and composers who began his career on the legendary Apollo stage.
Ambassador at Large
for the 369 Historical Society
more >>
2009
South Orange Jazz
Masters Award
from Giants of
Jazz from The Baird in South Orange, New Jersey video
>>
Randy Weston was added to the ASCAP Jazz Wall of Fame
2006
Brooklyn
College awards
Randy Weston with the honorary degree "Doctor of Music". more
>>
World Culture Open has appointed Randy Weston as the "Cultural
Ambassador"
2004
Living Legacy Jazz Award Winner
from Mid Atlantic Arts foundation
2001
NEA
Jazz
Master Award
from National Endowment for Arts more >>
2000
Black Music Star Award in "ACRAG Star Award"
Arts Critics and
Reviewers Association of Ghana (ACRAG) category for
"creative artists and performers who in addition to the high distinction
they
achieve in their fields make significant contribution to culture development"
University of Ghana, International Center for African Music and Dance, Legon / Accra
Best Artist of the month of June 2000
by B.E.T. Television Washington D.C. / USA
1999
Harvard University One-week honoring Randy Weston and Melba Liston
including a concert
with Harvard University Jazz Band featuring
compositions by Randy Weston and arrangements by
Melba Liston
Tribute to Randy Weston
at the Afrikan Poetry Theatre New York City / USA
Composer of the year
Down Beat Magazine
Swing Journal Award / Japan
1998
Down Beat Magazine Cover Story
1997
French Order of Arts and Letters more >>
1996
Composer of the year
Down Beat Magazine
1995
Montreal Jazz Festival
Tribute to Randy Weston as Composer and Pianist over five nights
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Duo with David Murray
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Earth Birth with strings
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Volcano Blues
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with Gnawa from Morocco
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Saga Jazz
Grammy Nomination
"The Splendid Master Gnawa Musicians of Morocco" Best World Music Album
1994
Composer of the year
Down Beat Magazine
1992
Jazz Disc Award / Japan Silver Prize Winner
1988
World's best Jazz Pianist
1986
Randy Weston Week
declared by Brooklyn Borough President's Office and Brooklyn Academy of music
1985
Tribute to Randy Weston Vienne / France and Lausanne / Switzerland
1980
Who's who in America
1976
First Price Académie du Jazz France
1973
Grammy Nomination
" Tanjah " Best Jazz performance by a Big Band
1972
Pianist most deserving wider recognition
Down Beat International Critics' Poll
1965
Hollywood Ad Club Broadway Award
Film "Jamboree" by Pablo Ferro, Score by Randy Weston
World's best Broadcast Advertisement
New Star Pianist
Down Beat International Critics' Poll
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