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| Randy Weston Celebrates Black History Month with African Rhythms Pianist-Composer RANDY WESTON Presents Master Class with Special Guest MONTY ALEXANDER at Medgar Evers College February 15, 5:00-7:00 pm Weston Also to Be Honored at Black History Month Celebration by Brooklyn Borough Hall, February 22, 6:00-9:00 pm NEW YORK, NY, February 13, 2017 – Every month is Black History Month for pianist-composer Randy Weston, but this February is one to celebrate. In support of his 49th album, The African Nubian Suite, which was recently released on his own African Rhythms label, Weston will be featured in a number of events over the coming months, including a master classes, concerts, CD & book signings and an award celebration. Tuesday, February 15, 5:00 – 7:00 pm Randy Weston: A Spiritual Awakenings, a free master class and performance with special guest pianist Monty Alexander Founders Auditorium, Medgar Evers College 1650 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY (718) 270-5010 This event continues Weston's year-long Artist-in-Residence at Medgar Evers College Friday, February 19, 2:00 – 4:00 pm Randy Weston African Rhythms Quintet with Lewis Nash, drums; T. K. Blue, saxophone; Alex Blake, bass; Neil Clarke, African percussion The Nash 110 E. Roosevelt Street Phoenix, AZ (602) 795-0464 Wednesday, February 22, 6:00 – 9:00 pm Lifetime Achievement Award Presented by Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams Borough Hall 209 Joralemon Street Brooklyn, NY (718) 802-3717 The public is invited to attend; please RSVP Future events include: March 15: Artist-in-Residence Master Class, Medgar Evers College April 6 – 9: 91st Birthday Celebration, Randy Weston African Rhythms Quintet, Jazz Standard April 23: Randy Weston African Rhythms Sextet, Yale University April 29: Randy Weston African Rhythms Quintet, National Museum of African American History & Culture Additional information will be announced at a later date. For more information, visit randyweston.info. # # # write your comments about the article :: © 2017 Jazz News :: home page |