T.K. Blue Centennial Tribute to Randy Weston
T.K. Blue honors the life and legacy of legendary NEA Jazz Master Randy Weston through the music of one of his closest collaborators. Long Island native, T.K. Blue (Talib Kibwe) is an internationally recognized saxophonist, flutist, composer, and educator whose career has taken him around the world. Influenced by jazz greats and African musical traditions, Blue had spent decades performing, recording, and sharing the history and spirit of jazz with audiences worldwide.
For more than 30 years, T.K. Blue worked closely with NEA Jazz Master Randy Weston as his saxophonist, flutist, arranger, and musical director. Their partnership led to countless concerts, recordings, and international tours that celebrated the connections between jazz and African culture. This special centennial tribute pays homage to Weston’s extraordinary contributions to music through the perspective of a longtime student, musical partner, and friend.
