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Khepera (album)

Khepera is an album by the American pianist Randy Weston, released in 1998. The album was in part an exploration of the connection between African and Chinese cultures. It is dedicated to the Senegalese historian Cheikh Anta Diop. Khepera is Egyptian for transformation.

Production
Recorded in March 1998, the album was produced by Weston and Brian Bacchus. Min Xiao-Fen played the gong and pipa on two tracks. Talib Kibwe played alto sax and flute; Benny Powell played trombone. Weston played many songs at a time. ==Critical reception==
Critical reception
JazzTimes praised Weston's "uncanny ability to re-craft, to maintain freshness in melodies and rhythms he has investigated frequently, such as the familiar 'Niger Mambo'." The Sydney Morning Herald stated that "the music has a breadth and density of emotion, spirituality, colour and creativity that push it towards masterpiece stature." The Los Angeles Times applauded the "particularly effective linkage" of Powell and Pharoah Sanders. AllMusic called the album "a powerful, even visionary piece of work for any musician," writing that Sanders is "in thrilling form throughout much of the album." ==Track listing==
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