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With These Hands… is a jazz album by American jazz pianist Randy Weston, featuring saxophonist Cecil Payne, which was recorded in 1956 and released on the Riverside label.

“With These Hands is one of pianist Randy Weston’s lesser-known sets. Weston, who already had a fairly distinctive style, mostly sticks to standards (which is quite unusual for him), including “The Man I Love,” “This Can’t Be Love,” and “Do Nothing Til You Hear from Me.” A quartet is featured that also includes baritonist Cecil Payne (who would be a longtime associate), bassist Ahmed Abdul-Malik, and drummer Wilbert Hogan. However, the date does include two of Weston’s originals and is actually highlighted by the debut of his famous “Little Niles.”” – Scott Yanow/AllMusic.

Track listing:
“The Man I Love” (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) – 4:05
“Serenade in Blue” (Mack Gordon, Harry Warren) – 2:56
“I Can’t Get Started” (Vernon Duke, Ira Gershwin) – 8:47
“This Can’t Be Love” (Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers) – 3:02
“These Foolish Things” (Harry Link, Holt Marvell, Jack Strachey) – 4:39
“Lifetime” (Randy Weston) – 4:18
“Do Nothing till You Hear from Me” (Duke Ellington, Bob Russell) – 5:16
“Little Niles” (Randy Weston) – 4:54

Personnel:
Randy Weston – piano
Cecil Payne – baritone saxophone (except 2 and 4)
Ahmed Abdul-Malik – bass
Wilbert Hogan – drums

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Released: 1956
Recorded: March 14 & 21, 1956
Studio: Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey
Length: 37:52
Label: Riverside
RLP 12-214
Producer: Orrin Keepnews, Bill Grauer