T.K.
Blue
Apr 18, 2025
T.K.Blue will present "Planet Bluu" for Jazz Fridays at Brothers Smokehouse 900 Route 17North in Ramsey N.J. 7pm to 9:30pm featuring Greg Bufford, Alva Nelson, and Paul Beaudry. We will feature selections from our latest recording Planet Bluu on JAJA Records
7pm to 9:30pm
Brothers Smokehouse | 900 Route 17North Ramsey N.J.
Apr 25, 2025
T.K.Blue will present "Planet Bluu" on JAJA Records on Friday April 25th at Chris Jazz Cafe 1421 Sansom St Philadelphia PA 19102 info 215-568-3131 sets at 7:30pm and 9:30pm featuring the Webb Thomas trio: Lee Smith bass Aaron Graves piano Webb Thomas drums T.K.Blue sax flute kalimba
sets at 7:30pm and 9:30pm
Chris Jazz Cafe | 1421 Sansom St Philadelphia PA 19102
Apr 27, 2025
T.K.Blue will present "Planet Bluu" on JAJA Records on Sunday April 27th at An Die Musik 409 North Charles St Baltimore MD 21201 info 410-385-2638 featuring the Webb Thomas trio: Lee Smith bass Aaron Graves piano Webb Thomas drums T.K.Blue sax flute kalimba Two sets at 4pm and 6pm These shows will be dedicated to the memory of Jazz Host and DJ George "Doc" Manning!!!
sets at 4pm and 6pm
An Die Musik | 409 North Charles St Baltimore MD 21201
Apr 30, 2025
T.K.Blue will present "Planet Bluu" on JAJA Records featuring "Organ Eyes" w Matt Smythe and George Coleman Jr for International Jazz Day (April 30th) at the Metuchen Library Community Room 480 Middlesex Ave Metuchen New Jersey 08840 info Lynne 917-207-4953 one show at 7pm to 8:30pm
7pm to 8:30pm
Metuchen Public Library | 480 Middlesex Ave Metuchen New Jersey 08840
May 2, 2025
T.K.Blue performs for Jazz Fridays at Brothers Smokehouse 900 Route 17North Ramsey New Jersey on May 2nd 7pm to 9:30pm
7pm to 9:30pm
Brothers Smokehouse | 900 Route 17North Ramsey N.J.
May 3, 2025
T.K.Blue will be a jazz adjudicator for this year's NJAJE High School Jazz Band State Finals Competition on Sat May 3rd at JP Stevens High School 855 Grove Ave Edison New Jersey 08820 info 732-452-2800 5pm to 9:30pm
5pm to 9:30pm
JP Stevens High School | 855 Grove Ave Edison New Jersey 08820
Apr 17, 2025
T.K.Blue will present "Planet Bluu" at The Django NYC 2 Ave of the Americas and Walker St one block south of Canal St in the Roxy Hotel lower level info 212-519-6649 at 10:30pm on Thursday April 17th featuring Greg Bufford, Alva Nelson, and Paul Beaudry. We will feature selections from our latest recording Planet Bluu on JAJA Records
10:30pm to 1:30am
The Django NYC | 2 Ave of the Americas lower level of the Roxy Hotel
Apr 6, 2025
T.K.Blue will honor the 99th Heavenly Birthday of NEA Jazz Master Dr Randy Weston on Sunday April 6th at Green Soul Studios 110-20 73rd Road Forest Hills, N.Y. 11375 Apt 2N one 90 minute concert starting at 5:30pm with pianist Kelly Green, bassist Luca Soul Rosenfeld, and special guest. For more info kellygreenpiano@gmail.com or greensoulstudiosinfo@gmail.com
5:30pm to 7:30pm
Green Soul Studios | 110-20 73rd Road Forest Hills N.Y. 11375 Apt 2N
Apr 5, 2025
T.K.Blue will play for the wedding of Kendra Moore who is a cousin of NEA Jazz Master Dr Randy Weston on Saturday April 5th, one day before Baba Randy's 99th Heavenly Birthday! 10AM--Private
10AM
Private | Private
Mar 14, 2025
T.K.Blue will perform music from his new CD Planet Bluu (JAJA Records) at The Django NYC 2 Ave of the Americas and Walker Street lower level of the Roxy Hotel on Friday March 14th sets 10:30pm to 11:30pm and midnight to 1am info 212-519-6649
10:30pm to 1am
The Django | 2 Ave of the Americas NYC
Mar 10, 2025
T.K.Blue will perform at the Zinc Bar 82 West 3rd Street in the west village NYC on Monday March 10th sets at 7pm and 9pm info 212-477-8337 with "Organ Eyes" featuring T.K.Blue on sax flute kalimba George Coleman Jr drums Matt Smyth organ and Ron Jackson guitar We will play selections from Planet Bluu on JAJA Records T.K.'s 14th CD as a leader
7pm to 10pm
Zinc Bar | 82 West 3rd Street West Village NYC
Mar 7, 2025
T.K.Blue continues his once a month performance at Brothers Smokehouse 900 Route 17 North in Ramsey N.J. info 551-264-9073 sets at 7pm to 8pm and 8:30pm to 9:30pm Blue will perform songs from his latest release Planet Bluu on JAJA Records.
7pm to 9:30pm
Brothers Smokehouse | 900 Route 17 North in Ramsey N.J.
Feb 14, 2025 to Mar 5, 2025
T.K.Blue will travel to Trinidad and Tobago his mother's ancestral home Feb 13th to March 6th. He will connect with his cousin Dougie Redon, who is an outstanding bass player and steel pan master. Performances are being organized!! Stay tuned!!!
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Feb 7, 2025
T.K.Blue will perform at Brothers Smokehouse 900 Route 17 North in Ramsey New Jersey on Friday February 7th in celebrating his Birthday!!. Sets at 7pm and 8:30pm info 551-264-9073...featuring "Organ Eyes" with George Coleman Jr drums and Matt Smyth on organ
7pm to 8pm and 8:30pm to 9:30pm
Brothers Smokehouse | 900 Route 17 North in Ramsey N.J.
Jan 31, 2025
T.K.Blue will celebrate his new CD Planet Bluu (JAJA Records) at Brothers Smokehouse 900 Route 17North in Ramsey N.J. info 551-264-9073 sets at 7pm to 8pm and 8:30pm to 9:30pm on Friday January 31st 2025! This recording features Steve and Orion Turre, Dishan Harper, Davis Whitfield, Wallace Roney Jr, and Dave Kikoski.
7pm to 9:30pm
Brothers Smokehouse | 900 Route 17 North Ramsey N.J.
Jan 25, 2025
T.K.Blue will perform with master pianist Monty Alexander at Rose Theater west 60th Street JALC Columbus Circle Time Warner Building 5th floor at 8pm on Saturday Jan 25, 2025 info 212-258-9800
8pm
Rose Theater | west 60th Street Time Warner Building Columbus Circle
Jan 24, 2025
T.K.Blue will perform with pianist Monty Alexander at the Rose Hall JALC west 60th Street Time Warner Building 5th Floor info 212-258-9800 concert at 8pm on Friday January 24, 2025
8pm
Rose Theater | West 60th Street Columbus Circle Time Warner Building 5th Floor
Jan 11, 2025
The African Rhythms Alumni Quintet will honor the musical legacy of NEA Jazz Master Dr Randy Weston at Minton's Playhouse 206 West 118th Street bet St Nick and Adam Clayton Powell on Saturday January 11th at 8pm info 212-243-2222 featuring T.K.Blue sax flute kalimba Chief Baba Neil Clarke percussion Sharp Radway piano Alex Blake bass and Frank Lacy trombone
8pm
Minton's Playhouse | 206 west 118th Street Harlem NYC
Jan 10, 2025
The African Rhythms Alumni Trio with T.K.Blue sax flute kalimba Sharp Radway piano and Chief Baba Neil Clarke percussion pays tribute to NEA Jazz Master Dr Randy Weston at Minton's Playhouse 206 West 118th Street bet St Nick and Adam Clayton Powell 212-243-2222 8pm
8pm
Minton's Playhouse | 206 West 118th Street in Harlem NYC
Jan 8, 2025
T.K.Blue will be part of a huge celebration in honor of guitarist Russell Malone who passed away last August in Japan while on tour with Ron Carter. The line up is amazing and includes Jazz Royalty! All takes place at 5:45pm in the Appel Room JALC Time Warner Building 60th Street and Columbus Circle in Manhattan NYC
5:45pm
Appel Room JALC | 60th Street at Columbus Circle NYC
Dec 29, 2024
T.K.Blue will perform with "Organ Eyes" featuring Matt Smyth on organ and George Coleman Jr on drums at Minton's Playhouse 206 west 118th Street in Harlem NYC info 212-243-2222 on Sunday December 29th two sets at 6pm and 7:30pm.
6pm to 9pm
Minton's Playhouse | 206 west 118th Street Harlem NYC
Dec 11, 2024
T.K.Blue will conduct a masterclass on Jazz History at the Fort Fleur D'Epee Le Gosier Guadeloupe at 4pm to 5:30pm
4pm to 5:30pm
Fort Fleur D'Epee | Le Gosier Guadeloupe
Dec 10, 2024
T.K.Blue will conduct a masterclass on jazz improvisation for students attending Lycée Carnot 28 Rue J. Jaures 97100 Pointe a Pitre Guadeloupe West Indies in their music room info 0590828348
8am to 10:30am
Lycée Carnot | 28 Rue J. Jaures 97100 Pointe a Pitre Guadeloupe
Dec 7, 2024
T.K.Blue and the African Rhythms Alumni Quartet featuring T.k.Blue on sax, flute, kalimba; Chief Baba Neil Clarke percussion; Alex Blake bass; and special guest from Martinique Mario Canonge on piano. We will honor the musical legacy of Dr Randy Weston at The Fort Fleur d'Epee which is part of the La Route de L'Esclave/Traces Memoires en Guadeloupe, a project run by the Conseil General de Guadeloupe. Saturday December 7th Time TBA
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The Fort Fleur D'Epee en Guadeloupe | Basse Terre Guadeloupe
Nov 21, 2024
T.K.Blue will celebrate his new CD Planet Bluu on JAJA Records at The Django NYC 2 Ave of the Americas and Walker Street lower level of the Roxy Hotel. 212-519-6649 sets at 10:30pm to 11:30pm and midnight to 1am. Featuring Paul Beaudry, Alva Nelson, and Greg Bufford
10:30pm to 1am
The Django NYC | 2 Ave of the Americas Roxy Hotel
Nov 20, 2024
T.K.Blue will present new music from his recent recording "Planet Bluu" on JAJA Records for Jazzmobile's concert series at the Interchurch Center 61 Claremont Avenue bet 119th and 120th Streets in Harlem NYC on Wednesday November 20th one show at 7pm to 8:30pm. Info 212-866-4900 and the band will feature:
T.K.Blue sax flute kalimba
Wallace Roney Jr trumpet
Dishan Harper bass
Orion Turre drums
Alva Nelson piano
7pm to 8:30pm
Interchurch Center | 61 Claremont Avenue NYC, NY
Nov 8, 2024
T.K.Blue will celebrate his new CD Planet Bluu on JAJA Records at Clement's Place Rutgers University 15 Washington Street Newark N.J. info 862-205-7660 7:30pm to 10:30pm. This recording features Steve and Orion Turre, Dishan Harper, Davis Whitfield, Wallace Roney Jr, and Dave Kikoski.
7:30pm to 10:30pm
Clement's Place Rutgers University | 15 Washington Street in Newark, N.J.
Nov 3, 2024
T.K.Blue will celebrate his godmother Juanita Smith and rejoice musically for her 97 years with us! Juanita is the widow of legendary and renown composer Hale Smith, who was T.K.'s teacher. This is a private event on Sunday Nov 3rd and will feature T.K.Blue and "Organ Eyes" with Matt Smyth organ and George Coleman Jr drums plus special guest. We will play music from T.K.'s new CD Planet Bluu on JAJA Records which features a beautiful ballad composed by Hale entitled "When It's Time To Say Goodbye"
3pm to 6pm
Private | Private
Nov 2, 2024
T.K.Blue will celebrate his new CD Planet Bluu on JAJA Records at Sistas Place 456 Nostrand Ave and Jefferson Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant Brooklyn info 718-398-1766 sets at 8pm and 9:30pm This new recording features Steve and Orion Turre, Dishan Harper, Davis Whitfield, Wallace Roney Jr, and Dave Kikoski.
8pm to 9pm and 9:30pm to 10:30pm
Sistas Place | 456 Nostrand Ave Brooklyn NY
Oct 31, 2024
T.K.Blue will be interviewed by jazz host Sharif Abdul Salaam on WKCR 89.9FM or www.wkcr.org on Thursday Oct 31st at 7pm to 8pm featuring T.K.'s 14th release as a leader entitled Planet Bluu on JAJA Records.
7pm to 8pm
WKCR 89.9FM Columbia University Jazz Station | Columbia University Manhattan NYC
Oct 27, 2024
T.K.Blue will perform music from his upcoming CD entitled Planet Bluu on JAJA Records @CeC on Sunday afternoon 4pm to 6pm Beautiful University 3500 Lancaster Avenue Philadelphia PA 19104 info 215-387-1911 or 267-619-6195 produced by Leo Gadson and featuring T.K.Blue with the Webb Thomas Trio plus special guest Wallace Roney Jr on trumpet. CDs and LPs will be available for purchase
4pm to 6pm
@CeC Beautiful University | 3500 Lancaster Avenue Philadelphia PA 19104
Oct 25, 2024
T.K.Blue is proud to announce his new CD release Friday Oct 25th entitled Planet Bluu on JAJA Records which is his 14th as a leader. This release party will be at the Mount Morris Ascension Presbyterian Church 15 Mount Morris Park West at 122nd Street in Harlem NYC. One set at 7pm to 8:15pm
The CD features Steve and Orion Turre, Dishan Harper, Davis Whitfield, Wallace Roney Jr, and Dave Kikoski. Many of these players will be on hand for the celebration. A special offer of $10@CD will apply for this event.
7pm to 8:15pm
Mount Morris Ascension Presbyterian Church | 15 Mount Morris Park West and 122nd Street
Oct 17, 2024
T.K.Blue will perform with vibraphonist Joe Baione and his band for the True Blue Jazz Festival on Thursday Oct 17th at The Pines Rehoboth Beach 56 Baltimore Ave info 302-567-2726 the show at 8pm to 10pm
8pm to 10pm
The Pines Rehoboth Beach | 56 Baltimore Ave
Oct 12, 2024
T.K.Blue performs with S.O.L.E. at the Miller Branch Library in Jersey City for the renaming of their performance space and reading room in dedication to Daoud David Williams and his departed wife Barbara Williams time TBA info 201-547-4551
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Miller Branch Library | 489 Bergen Ave in Jersey City, N.J. 07306
Oct 5, 2024
T.K.Blue will perform with Santi Asanti Debriano and Arkestra Bembe at Scullers Jazz Club 400 Soldiers Field Road Boston, MA 02134 in the Double Tree Suites by Hilton Hotel info 617-562-4111 sets at 7pm and 9pm
sets at 7pm and 9pm
Scullers Jazz Club | 400 Soldiers Field Road Boston MA 02134
Sep 29, 2024
The African Rhythms Alumni Sextet will perform for this year's Inwood Jazz Festival on Sunday August 18th at 2pm to 3:15pm. Located at the Inwood Park Indian Road and 218th Street A train to 207th Street station. Info 212-639-9675 The band features: T.K.Blue alto sax, flute; Billy Harper tenor sax; Frank Ku-umba Lacy trombone; Alex Blake bass; Sharp Radway piano; Chief Baba Neil Clarke percussion. We will feature the music of NEA Jazz Masters Dr Randy Weston.
2pm to 3:15pm
Inwood Park NYC | Indian Road and 218th Street Washington Heights Manhattan
Sep 17, 2024
T.K.Blue will perform at Dizzy's club Coca Cola JALC in celebrating the memory and celestial birthday for Funmi Ononaiye on Tuesday Sept 17th one set at 7pm to 9pm. Located at 33 west 60th Columbus Circle 5th Floor JALC info 212-258-9800 The musical director for this tribute is bassist Dezron Douglass.
7pm to 9pm
Dizzy's Club Coca Cola | Jazz at Lincoln Center Columbus Circle 5th Floor
Sep 14, 2024
T.K.Blue will perform with bassist Santi Debriano and Arkestra Bembe at Smalls Jazz Club 183 West 10th Street bet 7th Ave and 4th street on Sat Sept 14th sets at 9pm and 10:30pm info 212-252-5091
9pm to 10pm and 10:30pm to 11:30pm
Smalls Jazz Club | 183 west 10th Street West Village NYC
Sep 14, 2024
T.K.Blue will perform with S.O.L.E. at the annual Bergen Square Festival located on Bergen Ave near Journal Square Jersey City, N.J. One show outside stage at 5pm to 6pm
5pm to 6pm
Bergen Square Festival | Bergen Ave one block from Journal Square in Jersey City, N.J.
Sep 13, 2024
T.K.Blue will perform with bassist Santi Debriano and Arkestra Bembe at Smalls Jazz Club 183 west 10th Street bet 7th Ave and 4th Street in the West Village NYC on Friday September 13th sets at 9pm and 10:30pm info 212-252-5091
9pm to 10pm and 10:30pm to 11:30pm
Smalls Jazz Club | 183 West 10th Street West Village NYC
Sep 7, 2024
T.K.Blue will perform with Santi Debriano and Arkestra Bembe for the Hampton Jazz Festival on Saturday Sept 7th at the Southampton Arts Center 25 Jobs Lane in Southampton, N.Y. 11968 at 7pm
7pm
Southampton Arts Center | 25 Jobs Lane in Southampton N.Y. 11968
Sep 4, 2024
T.K.Blue will record with an extraordinary pianist named Rodney Kendrick in tribute to NEA Jazz Master Dr Randy Weston. Rodney is only one of three pianists to play in duo with Maestro Weston (the other two were Abdullah Ibrahim and Monty Alexander) Date Wednesday Sept 4th Time and location private
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Private | Private
Aug 16, 2024
T.K.Blue will perform with his band for his monthly residency at Brothers Smokehouse 900 Route 17North in Ramsey N.J. info 551-264-9073 sets at 7pm to 8pm and 8:30pm to 9:30pm on Friday August 16th for their Jazz Fridays series
7pm to 9:30pm
Brothers Smokehouse | 900 Route 17North Ramsey N.J.
Aug 16, 2024
T.K.Blue will perform with S.O.L.E. at the Marion Gardens Housing 57 Dale Ave in Jersey City, N.J. 07306 for their summer youth program. One show at 1pm to 2pm
1pm to 2pm
Marion Gardens Housing | 57 Dale Ave Jersey City, N.J. 07306
Aug 15, 2024
T.K.Blue will perform with his band at the Engelwood Library located on 31 Engle Street in Engelwood N.J. 07631 FREE outdoor show at 7:30pm to 9:30pm
7:30pm to 9:30pm
Engelwood Library | 31 Engel Street in Engelwood New Jersey 07631
Aug 13, 2024
T.K.Blue will perform with S.O.L.E. is historic downtown Jersey City at Van Vorst Park 257-287 Montgomery Street Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 info 201-547-4449 one set at 6pm to 7pm
6pm to 7pm
Van Vorst Park | 257 to 287 Montgomery Street Jersey City, N.J. 07302
Jul 24, 2024
T.K.Blue will perform with his band at The Django NYC 2 Ave of the Americas and Walker Street lower level of the Roxy Hotel on Wednesday July 24th at 10:30pm to 11:30pm and Midnight to 1am. Info--212-519-6649
10:30pm to 1am
The Django NYC | 2 Ave of the Americas and Walker Street lower level of the Roxy Hotel.
Jul 12, 2024
T.K.Blue will perform with his ensemble for the Jazz Fridays series at Brothers Smokehouse Friday July 12th at 7pm to 9:30pm located at 900 Route 17North in Ramsey N.J.
info 551-264-9073
7pm to 9:30pm
Brothers Smokehouse | 900 Route 17North Ramsey N.J.
Jul 11, 2024
T.K.Blue will perform at The Django NYC located at 2 Ave of the Americas and Walker Street lower level in the Roxy Hotel on Thursday July 11th sets at 10:30pm to 11:30pm and Midnight to 1am. Info 212-519-6649
10:30pm to 1am
The Django | 2 Ave of the Americas NYC, NY
Jul 10, 2024
T.K.Blue will perform with bassist Santi Debriano and Orchestra Bembe on Wednesday July 10th at 7pm to 8:30pm 555 12th Ave Hudson River Park Pier 84 at 44th Street produced by the Jazz Foundation of America. Info 212-245-3999
7pm to 8:30pm
Hudson River Park Pier 84 | 555 12th Ave (Westside Highway) and 44th Street
Jun 30, 2024
T.K.Blue will perform with his band at The Django NYC located at 2 Ave of the Americas and Walker St lower level of the Roxy Hotel on Sunday June 30th at 6:30pm to 9pm.
Info 212-519-6649 featuring Alva Nelson piano Paul Beaudry bass and George Coleman Jr drums
6:30pm to 9pm
The Django | 2 Ave of the Americas and Walker St in the Roxy Hotel
Jun 30, 2024
T.K.Blue will be part of an all-star band in celebration of two very important Jazz venues: The East from Brooklyn and the African Jazz-Art Society and Studios (AJASS) from the Bronx. The Bronx Music Hall 438 East 163rd Street Bronx, NYC 10451 at 3pm to 6pm
3pm to 6pm
The Bronx Music Hall | 438 East 163rd Street Bronx NYC 10451
Jun 23, 2024
T.K.Blue and his ensemble featuring George Coleman Jr, Alva Nelson, and Marcus McLaurine will perform in celebration of a book by Ghanaian author Yaa Gyasi entitled Home Going Through Jazz and Art on Sunday June 23rd at 2pm to 3:30pm The National Jazz Museum of Harlem 58 west 129th street near Lenox Ave. info 212-348-8300 FREE and open to the public
2pm to 3:30pm
The National Jazz Museum of Harlem | 58 West 129th Street near Lenox Ave in Harlem NYC
Jun 22, 2024
The T.K.Blue Quintet featuring tenor sax titan Billy Harper will perform at the Caton Castle 20 South Caton Ave Baltimore MD info 410-566-7086 sets at 6pm to 7pm and 7:30pm to 8:30pm. The band also features Lenny Robinson on drums, Obasi Akoto bass, and Janelle Gill on piano. We will feature music from The Rhythms Continue CD on JAJA Records as well as tunes by Randy Weston and Melba Liston.
6pm to 8:30pm
Caton Castle | 20 South Caton Ave Baltimore MD
Jun 15, 2024
T.K.Blue will perform with his Quartet featuring Ron Jackson on guitar, Paul Beaudry on bass, and George Coleman Jr on drums on Sat June 15th for a Juneteenth Celebration produced by the Central Park Conservancy (Andromeda Turre--host) honoring the African American Families that lived in Central Park's Seneca Village on the westside of Central Park bet 82nd and 89th streets. This village was established in 1825 until 1857, when NYC through eminent domain evicted these families. We perform at 1pm to 1:45pm and our program will center around the "Blues"
1pm to 1:45pm
Seneca Village in Central Park on the westside bet 82nd and 89th streets. | Enter at 85th street and Central Park West
Jun 3, 2024
T.K.Blue and his trio featuring George Coleman Jr on drums and Matt Smyth on organ will perform at Soul BK Supper Club 706 Nostrand Ave Brooklyn NY 11216 on Monday June 3rd at 7pm to 10pm for Brooklyn College students followed by a jam session
7pm to 10pm
Soul BK Supper Club | 706 Nostrand Ave Brooklyn NY 11216
Jun 2, 2024
T.K.Blue will be part of the New School's Eric Dolphy Celebration on June 1st and 2nd. T.K. will perform on Sunday June 2nd at the John L. Tishman Auditorium 63 5th Ave NYC, NY 10003 time TBA
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John L. Tishman Auditorium | 63 5th Ave NYC, NY 10003
Jun 1, 2024
T.K.Blue will perform with alto saxophonist Fostina Dixon in celebrating the 100th birthday for alto saxophone master Marshall Allan. T.K. and Fostina will open for the Sun Ra Orchestra at Milton New Music and Wind Festival in Milton Delaware at the Federal Street Field Trail Crossing 2pm to dusk on Saturday June 1st. T.K.Blue will compose a new piece "100 For Marshall"
2pm to dusk
Federal Street Field Trail Crossing | Milton, Delaware
May 25, 2024
The African Rhythms Alumni Quartet with musical director T.K.Blue will honor NEA Jazz Master Dr Randy Weston at Sistas Place 456 Nostrand Ave near Jefferson St in Bedford Stuyvesant Brooklyn NYC on Saturday May 25th sets at 8pm and 9:30pm info 718-398-1766. Featuring Chief Baba Neil Clarke on percussion, Sharp Radway on piano, and Alex Blake on bass.
8pm to 11pm
Sistas Place | 456 Nostrand Ave and Jefferson Street in Brooklyn NYC
May 23, 2024
T.K.Blue will perform in duo on Thursday May 23rd for the "Music on the Brain" series in collaboration with neuroscientists from Columbia University's Zukerman Institute one show at 7pm to 8pm The National Jazz Museum of Harlem 58 west 129th St near Lenox Ave info 212-348-8300 The featured scientist is Joy Reeve!
7pm to 8pm
The National Jazz Museum of Harlem | 58 West 129th Street
May 23, 2024
T.K.Blue in conjunction with Columbia University and the Zuckerman Institute will present "Music on the Brain: Defying Expectations" T.K. will collaborate with neuroscientist Joy Reeve and explore different parameters regarding Jazz performance and improvisation. T.K. will be joined by pianist Kelly Green at The National Jazz Museum in Harlem 58 west 129th near Lenox Ave. Info 212-348-8300 on Thursday May 23rd at 7pm to 8pm.
7pm to 8pm
National Jazz Museum in Harlem | 58 west 129th St near Lenox Ave
May 22, 2024
T.K.Blue will perform with drummer George Coleman Jr and his band at Smoke Jazz Club 2751 Broadway bet 105th and 106th Streets NYC info 212-864-6662 sets at 7pm and 9pm on Wednesday May 22nd
7pm to 10pm
Smoke Jazz Club | 2751 Broadway in Manhattan NYC near 105th St
May 19, 2024
T.K.Blue will record on flute for a project by LA composer Yang Zhang Sunday May 19th at 8pm Kaleidoscope Sound in Union City N.J.
8pm
Kaleidoscope Sound | Union City New Jersey
May 3, 2024
T.K.Blue (sax, flute, kalimba) with perform with pianist Sharp Radway and the glorious Gnawa musicians in Casablanca Morocco on Friday May 3rd Au Cinema Ritz Casablanca 332 BD Brahim Roudani 4th floor Maarif, Casablanca info 06 68 36 36 31 or 05 22 25 38 87 at 8pm (20H)
8pm
Au Cinema Ritz Casablanca | 332BD Brahim Roudani 4th floor Maarif, Casablanca
Apr 30, 2024
T.K.Blue will join the Herbie Hancock Institute for an International Jazz Day Concert Tuesday April 30th in Tangier Morocco at Le Palais Des Arts et De La Culture! Time TBA
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Le Palais Des Arts et De La Culture | TBA
Apr 27, 2024
T.K.Blue will join the Herbie Hancock Institute for International Jazz Day in Tangier Morocco featuring an all-star group of international artists. On Sat April 27th T.K. will be part of a master class at the Dar Gnawa Performance Space in Tangier Morocco. Time TBA
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Dar Gnawa Performance Space in Tangier Morocco | Tangier Morocco
Apr 24, 2024
T.K.Blue will perform with his band at The Django NYC 2 Ave of the Americas and Walker Street lower level of the Roxy Hotel on Wednesday April 24th at 10:30pm to 11:30pm and again at midnight to 1am. info 212-519-6649 featuring Paul Beaudry, Greg Bufford, and Alva Nelson
10:30pm to 1am
The Django NYC | 2 Ave of the Americas
Apr 24, 2024
T.K.Blue will perform with S.O.L.E. at PS# 27 201 North St Jersey City New Jersey 07307 info 201-714-4350 one show at 1pm to 2pm
1pm to 2pm
PS#27 | 201 North Street Jersey City N.J. 07307
Apr 20, 2024
The African Rhythms Alumni Quintet pays tribute to NEA Jazz Master Dr Randy Weston at New Hazlett Theater 6 Allegheny Square E.Pittsburgh PA 15212 info 412-322-0292 on Saturday April 20th at 7:30pm to 9:30pm
7:30pm to 9:30pm
New Hazlett Theater | 6 Allegheny Square Pittsburg PA 15212
Apr 19, 2024
T.K.Blue will perform with his ensemble at Brothers Smokehouse 900 Route 17North in Ramsey N.J. info 551-264-9073 two sets at 7pm to 8pm and 8:30pm to 9:30pm
Jazz Fridays and for this performance we will feature music by NEA Jazz Master Dr Randy Weston in celebration of his 98th Heavenly Birthday (April 6, 2024)
7pm to 9:30pm
Brothers Smokehouse | 900 Route 17North Ramsey N.J.
Apr 18, 2024
T.K.Blue will perform with S.O.L.E. at Public School #22 264 Van Horne St Jersey City, New Jersey 07304 info 201-915-6480 one show at 5:30pm to 7pm
5:30pm to 7pm
PS#22 | 264 Van Horne St Jersey City New Jersey 07304
Apr 13, 2024
The NEA Jazz Masters Awards broadcast from the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. 7:30pm Sat April 13th The African Rhythms Alumni Quintet w musical director T.K.Blue will honor NEA Jazz Master Willard Jenkins all taking place at Eisenhower Theater The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 2700 F NW Washington DC 20566
7:30pm
Eisenhower Theater J.F.K. Center for the Performing Arts | 2700 F NW Wash DC 20566
Apr 7, 2024
VTY Jazz Arts and The Cutting Room present a "Sunday Serenade" tribute to NEA Jazz Master Dr Randy Weston on Sunday April 7th The Zinc Bar 82 West 3rd Street NYC, NY 10012 at 3pm to 5:45pm. Info 917-882-9539 The band will be alumni members of Randy's African Rhythms with T.K.Blue as the musical director sax flute kalimba, Sharp Radway piano Frank Lacy trombone Alex Blake bass Chief Baba Neil Clarke percussion.
3pm to 5:45pm
The Zinc Bar | 82 West 3rd Street NYC, NY 10012
Mar 29, 2024
T.K.Blue and his band for their monthly series at Brothers Smokehouse 900 Route 17North Ramsey N.J. info 551-264-9073 Jazz Fridays March 29th sets 7pm to 8pm and 8:30pm to 9:30pm T.K. will perform with Matt Smyth on organ and George Coleman Jr. on drums.
7pm to 9:30pm
Brothers Smokehouse | 900 Route 17North Ramsey N.J.
Mar 28, 2024
T.K.Blue will perform in duo on Thursday March 28th for the "Music and The Brain" series in collaboration with neuroscientists from Columbia University's Zukerman Institute one show at 7pm to 8pm The National Jazz Museum of Harlem 58 west 129th St near Lenox Ave info 212-348-8300 The featured scientist is Abhishek Shah!
7pm to 8pm
The National Jazz Museum of Harlem | 58 west 129th Street Harlem NYC
Mar 10, 2024
Over three weeks, saxophonist and longtime Randy Weston collaborator/musical director/saxophonist/flautist T.K.Blue offers unparalleled insight into the world of this legendary pianist, composer, philosopher, and global ambassador of music. T.K. was a member of Dr Weston's African Rhythms for 38 years and he will provide precise details surrounding Randy Weston's extraordinary life as a musician of African descent who championed the African aesthetic in world culture, most notably the musics of the African diaspora! All courses are online
3pm to 4pm
Jazz at Lincoln Center Swing University | 10 Columbus Circle NYC NY
Mar 6, 2024
T.K.Blue will perform with his band at The Django NYC 2 Ave of the Americas and Walker Street lower level of the Roxy Hotel on Wednesday March 6th at 10:30pm to 11:30pm and again at midnight to 1am. info 212-519-6649
10:30pm to 1am
The Django | 2 Ave of the Americas
Mar 3, 2024
Over three weeks, saxophonist and longtime Randy Weston collaborator/musical director/saxophonist/flautist T.K.Blue offers unparalleled insight into the world of this legendary pianist, composer, philosopher, and global ambassador of music. T.K. was a member of Dr Weston's African Rhythms for 38 years and he will provide precise details surrounding Randy Weston's extraordinary life as a musician of African descent who championed the African aesthetic in world culture, most notably the musics of the African diaspora!
3pm to 4pm
Jazz at Lincoln Center Swing University | 10 Columbus Circle and 60th Street NYC NY
Feb 29, 2024
Music and the Brain series is a collaboration between musicians and neuroscientists from Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute, who study the effects and cognitive processes involved in the human brain while performing a piece of music written or improvised. This collaboration will features neuroscientist Wyatt Toure and T.K.Blue on sax, flute, and kalimba. 7pm to 8pm at the National Jazz Museum of Harlem 58 west 129th St near Lenox Ave info 212-348-8300 on Thursday Feb 29th
7pm to 8pm
The National Jazz Museum of Harlem | 58 west 129th St near Lenox Ave in Harlem NYC
Feb 25, 2024
Over three weeks, saxophonist and longtime Randy Weston collaborator/musical director/saxophonist/flautist T.K.Blue offers unparalleled insight into the world of this legendary pianist, composer, philosopher, and global ambassador of music. T.K. was a member of Dr Weston's African Rhythms for 38 years and he will provide precise details surrounding Randy Weston's extraordinary life as a musician of African descent who championed the African aesthetic in world culture, most notably the musics of the African diaspora!
3pm to 4pm
Jazz at Lincoln Center Swing University online | 10 Columbus Circle at 60th Street NYC, NY
Feb 22, 2024
T.K.Blue will perform in trio featuring Lee Smith on bass and Neil Podgurski on keyboard Jazzin Up The Ridge IPaM@the Lenni 1608 Ridge Ave Philadelphia PA 19130 on Thursday Feb 22nd first set at 8pm to 9pm and second set at 9:30pm to 10:30pm.
8pm to 10:30pm
IPaM@the Lenni | 1608 Ridge Ave Philadelphia PA 19130
Feb 14, 2024
T.K.Blue will perform with his quartet in celebration of Valentine's Day at The Django 2 Avenue of the Americas and Walker Street lower level of the Roxy Hotel on Wednesday October 27, 2023 at 10:30pm to 1am info 212-519-6649
10:30pm to 1am
The Django NYC | 2 Ave of the Americas and Walker St downtown NYC
Feb 2, 2024
T.K.Blue will perform with bassist Hill Greene and the Jazz Expressions on Friday Feb 2nd at Brothers Smokehouse 900 Route 17 North in Ramsey N.J. info 551-264-9073 sets at 7pm to 8pm and 8:30pm to 9:30pm
7pm to 9:30pm
Brothers Smokehouse | 900 Route 17 North in Ramsey N.J.
Jan 26, 2024
T.K.Blue and Celebrate 2024! at Brothers Smokehouse 900 Route 17 North in Ramsey NJ info 551-264-9073 sets at 7pm to 8pm and 8:30pm to 9:30pm
7pm to 9:30pm
Brothers Smokehouse | 900 Route 17 North in Ramsey N.J.
Jan 2, 2024
T.K.Blue will perform with bassist Santi Debriano and Arkestra Bembe at Smalls 183 west 10th St bet 7th Ave and 4th St in NYC...info 212-252-5091 sets at 7:30pm to 8:30pm and 9pm to 10pm.
7:30pm to 10pm
Smalls Jazz Club NYC | 183 west 10th St in NYC
Dec 18, 2023
T.K.Blue will perform with S.O.L.E. at PS#11 886 Bergen Ave Jersey City, N.J. 07306 info 201-915-6521 one show at 1pm to 2pm
1pm to 2pm
PS#11 MLK School | 886 Bergen Ave Jersey City, N.J. 07306
Dec 15, 2023
T.K.Blue will perform with bassist Santi Debriano and his band for the Staten Island Jazz Festival 35 on Friday Dec 15th at 7pm to 10pm located St George Theater 35 Hyatt Street in Staten Island NY 10301 info 718-273-5610 precise time of performance TBA
7pm to 10pm
St George Theater | 35 Hyatt Street in Staten Island NY 10301
Dec 15, 2023
T.K.Blue will perform with S.O.L.E. at the Senior Spirit Day Center 675 Garfield Ave Jersey City, N.J. 07305 info 201-761-0280 one show at 10am to 11am
10am to 11am
Senior Spirit Day Center | 675 Garfield Ave Jersey City, N.J. 07305
Dec 13, 2023
T.K.Blue will perform with S.O.L.E. at PS#26 164 Laidlaw Ave in Jersey City N.J. 07306 info 201-963-7160 at 1pm to 2pm
1pm to 2pm
PS#26 | 164 Laidlaw Ave Jersey City N.J. 07306
Dec 6, 2023
T.K.Blue will perform with S.O.L.E. at PS# 27 located at 201 North Street Jersey City N.J. 07307 one show at 1pm to 2pm info 201-714-4350
1pm to 2pm
PS#27 | 201 North Street Jersey City, N.J. 07307
Dec 2, 2023
T.K.Blue will perform selections from his latest CD The Tide Of Love (Arkadia Records) at Sistas Place 456 Nostrand Ave and Jefferson Street in Bedford Stuyvesant Brooklyn NY info 718-398-1766 two sets at 8pm and 9:30pm featuring Alva Nelson, Orion Turre, and Paul Beaudry
8pm to 11:30pm
Sistas Place | 456 Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn NY
Dec 1, 2023
T.K.Blue and The Tide Of Love in Quartet featuring Alva Nelson, Paul Beaudry, and Orion Turre will perform at Brothers Smokehouse 900 Route 17 North in Ramsey, N.J. info 551-264-9073 sets at 7pm and 8:30pm on Friday December 1, 2023
7pm to 9:30pm
Brothers Smokehouse | 900 Route 17 North in Ramsey N.J.
Nov 9, 2023
T.K.Blue will join master pianist Monty Alexander for a discussion on his life in music at Rutgers University Newark N.J. Produced by Professor Wayne Winborne, this discussion will take place at Clement's Place at Rutger's University 15 Washington Street Newark N.J. info 862-205-7660 scheduled for 7:30pm to 9pm. FREE
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Clement's Place Rutgers University | 15 Washington Street Newark, N.J.
Nov 5, 2023
T.K.Blue will perform with S.O.L.E. in honor of painter Ben Jones at William Paterson University 300 Pompton Rd in Wayne New Jersey 07470 info 973-720-2000 at 5pm
5pm
William Paterson University | 300 Pompton Rd Wayne N.J. 07470
Nov 4, 2023
T.K.Blue will be featured with the Billy Harper Quintet on Sat November 4, 2023 at An Die Musik 409 North Charles Street in Baltimore MD 21201 info 410-385-2638 sets at 8pm and 9:30pm also featuring Eric Kennedy on drums Obasi Akoto on bass and Janelle Gill on piano.
8pm and 9:30pm
An Die Musik | 409 North Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21201
Oct 21, 2023
T.K. Blue will perform with Santi Debriano and Arkestra Bembe featuring George Garzone on tenor sax and Jack Walrath on trumpet at the Iridium 1650 Broadway at 51st Street NYC info 212-582-2121 sets at 8pm and 10:30pm
8pm and 10:30pm
The Iridium | 1650 Broadway NYC, NY
Oct 7, 2023
T.K.Blue will present "Organ Eyes" featuring George Coleman Jr on drums and Matt Smyth on organ at the Urban Artist Exchange Arts Festival Saturday Sept 9th at 2pm to 3pm located at 1600 North Walnut Street and 16th Street in Wilmington, Delaware
2pm to 3pm
stage at 1600 North Walnut Street and 16th Street in Wilmington, Delaware | stage at 1600 North Walnut Street and 16th Street in Wilmington, Delaware
Oct 6, 2023
T.K.Blue will participate in a tribute to saxophone master John Coltrane on his 97th birthday year October 6, 2023 at Marcus Garvey Park 18 Mt. Morris Park West and 122nd St. produced by Jazzmobile and Mujib Mannan at 5pm info 212-866-4900
5pm
Marcus Garvey Park | 122nd and Mt Morris Park West in Harlem NYC
Sep 21, 2023 to Sep 23, 2023
The African Rhythms Alumni Band with T.K.Blue sax, flute, leader Chief Baba Neil Clarke percussion, Alex Blake bass, and Sharp Radway piano will host a celebration of NEA Jazz Master Dr Randy Weston at Dizzy's Club Coca Cola JALC 10 Columbus Circle and 60th St in NYC info 212-258-9800 The set times are 7:30pm and 9:30pm and there will be special guests each night:
Thursday Sept 21st: Maalem Hassan Benjaafar and Innov Gnawa
Friday Sept 22nd: The African Rhythms Alumni Sextet adding Craig Handy tenor sax and Frank Lacy trombone
Saturday Sept 23rd: NEA Jazz Master Regina Carter
7:30pm to 11pm
Dizzy's Club Coca Cola JALC | 10 Columbus Circle and 60th Street NYC, NY
Sep 15, 2023
Planet Bluu will perform at Bill's Place located at 148 west 133rd St bet Lenox and 7th avenues in Harlem. Show times are 7pm and 9pm. For more info and reservations 212-281-0777 Planet Bluu features T.K.Blue sax, flute, and kalimba; Yayoi Ikawa piano; Greg Bufford drums; and Dishan Harper bass
7pm to 10:30pm
Bill's Place | 148 West 133rd Street bet Lenox and 7th Avenues in Harlem NYC
Sep 8, 2023
T.K.Blue will perform with drummer George Coleman Jr and his band at The Statuary 53 Congress Street Jersey City N.J. 07307 info 201-936-7191 from 7pm to 10pm
7pm to 10pm
The Statuary | 53 Congress Street Jersey City N.J. 07307
Sep 7, 2023
Barrow Street Mansion Music Series | info 201-604-5981
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Barrow Street Mansion | 83 Wayne Street | Jersey City, New Jersey
Sep 6, 2023
T.K.Blue will perform with S.O.L.E. at Canco Park on 70 Dey Street in Jersey City, N.J. 07306 Wednesday Sept 6th at 6pm to 7pm.
6pm to 7pm
Canco Park | 70 Dey Street Jersey City, N.J. 07306
Aug 25, 2023
They will be performing 'Latin Bird' for the Charlie Parker Festival. With Steve Turre trombone and shells, Benito Gonzales piano, Willie Martinez drums, Essiet Essiet bass , and Roland Guerrero percussion. Produced by Jazzmobile info--212-866-4900
7pm
Marcus Garvey Park | New York, NY
Aug 24, 2023
For more info call, 212-519-6649.
10:30pm and 12am
The Django (in the Roxy Hotel) | New York, NY
Aug 24, 2023
T.K.Blue will be interviewed by on air host Andromeda Turre on SXM Radio Channel 67 Jazz Thursday August 24th at 6pm to 7:30pm. Also joining us will be Yunie Mojica from Summer Stage and pianist Benito Gonzales. T.K. and Benito will also perform in duo three Charlie Parker compositions that will be featured on Friday August 25th for the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival Marcus Garvey Park 7pm, where T.K. brings his Latin Bird Sextet to honor this incredible master who changed the course of Jazz History. Lastly T.K. and Benito will play The Peacocks from T.K.Blue's latest CD The Tide of Love on Arkadia Records.
6pm to 7:30pm
SXM Jazz Radio Channel 67 | 1221 Ave Of The Americas and 48th Street 36th Floor
Aug 20, 2023
Performing at Jazz In The Park. For more info call, 646-319-8008. Produced by Cross Cultural Connections Inc.
1:15pm to 2pm
Peekskill Riverfront Green | Peekskill N.Y.
Aug 18, 2023
1421 Sansom St Philadelphia PA 19102 info 215-568-3131. Info 215-568-3131
8pm and 10pm
Chris' Jazz Cafe | Philadelphia, PA
Aug 15, 2023
183 west 10th and 7th Ave lower level. info 212-252-5091
7:30pm and 9pm
Smalls Jazz Club | New York, NY
Aug 13, 2023
at The Rotunda Outdoor Plaza. 711 west 40th Street Baltimore, MD 21211
11am to 2pm
The Rotunda | Baltimore, MD
Aug 8, 2023
At Audrey Zapp Drive in north side of the park.
6pm to 8pm
Liberty State Park | Jersey City, NJ
Aug 7, 2023
T.K.Blue will be interviewed by Andromeda Turre for a future broadcast on SXM Jazz Radio to promote T.K.Blue and "Latin Bird" performing at this year's Charlie Parker Festival on Friday August 25th 7pm Marcus Garvey Park. T.K. will also perform in duo with pianist Benito Gonzales some selections from the CD Latin Bird on Motema Records 2010. The full band will be on hand for the Bird tribute on the 25th featuring Steve Turre Essiet Essiet Willie Martinez Roland Guerrero and Benito Gonzales.
11am to 2pm
SXM Studios Manhattan NYC | Private
Aug 4, 2023
Featuring Akiko Tsuruga on organ. info 551-264-9073
7pm to 8pm and 8:30pm to 9:30pm
Brothers Smokehouse | North Ramsey N.J.
Jul 28, 2023
with Alvester Garnett, Yayoi Ikawa, and Paul Beaudry
10:30pm to 1am
The Django (in the Roxy Hotel) | New York, NY
Jul 22, 2023
Produced by Composers Now and The Bronx Art Ensemble. Hosted by Tania Leon.
2pm to 3pm
Van Cortland Park House Museum Lawn | Bronx, NY
Jul 22, 2023
8pm to 10pm
Puffin Cultural Forum | Teaneck, New Jersey
Jul 21, 2023
with Matt Smyth organ and Orion Turre drums. info 551-264-9073
7pm to 8pm and 8:30pm to 9:30pm
Brothers Smokehouse | North Ramsey N.J.
Jul 20, 2023
Perfoming music from The Tide Of Love CD. 31 Engle Street Englewood N.J. 07631. band members TBA
7:30pm to 9:30pm
Englewood Library | Englewood, NJ
Jul 7, 2023
Perfoming music from The Tide of Love CD. 2 Ave of the Americas and Walker Street NYC. info 212-519-6649
10:30pm and Midnight
The Django (in the Roxy Hotel) | New York, NY
Jul 1, 2023
Performing at The Hampton Jazz Festival . At the Southhampton Arts Center 25 Jobs Lane. Southhampton, N.Y. 11968 Info--631-283-0967
TBA
South Hampton Arts Center | South Hampton NY
Jun 30, 2023
Performing music from The Tide Of Love CD with Alva Nelson piano George Coleman Jr drums and Paul Beaudry bass . info 551-264-9073
7pm to 8pm and 8:30pm to 9:30pm
Brothers Smokehouse | North Ramsey, NJ
Jun 29, 2023
Produced by the Jazz Foundation of America. info 212-348-8300
2pm to 3pm
National Jazz Museum in Harlem | New York, NY
Jun 28, 2023
with Matt Smyth organ and George Coleman Jr drums.333 Flatbush Ave and 7th Ave Brooklyn, NY info 718-339-8008, We will play selections from the new CD The Tide Of Love on Arkadia Records
7:30pm to 8:45pm and 9:30pm to 10:45pm
333 Lounge | Brooklyn, NY
Jun 23, 2023
Performing music from his new release The Tide Of Love on Arkadia Records for Harlem Jazz Boxx. with T.K.Blue alto sax Alva Nelson piano Paul Beaudry bass Greg Bufford drums. 15 Mount Morris Park Ave and 122nd Street New York, NY info 646--228-0309
7pm to 8:15pm
Mount Morris Ascension Presbyterian Church | New York, NY
Jun 20, 2023
A spiritual "Lila".
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Dar Gnawa Performance Space | Tangier, Morocco
Jun 19, 2023
T.K. Blue will perform for a Juneteenth celebration at the oldest USA diplomatic mission abroad and the first US property in a foreign country to be recognized as a National Historic Landmark: The American Legation! It was built in 1821 and features Moorish architecture. Morocco was the very first foreign country to acknowledge the United States as a separate country apart from Great Britain. Preceding the concert at 7pm T.K.Blue will join Jazz historian, producer, and enthusiast Jacques Muyal as well as writer/professor Dr. Hisham Aidi for a zoom discussion on Jazz in North Africa.
7pm
The American Legation | Tangier, Morocco
Jun 18, 2023
A Jazz workshop with T.K.Blue and Abdellah El Gourd.
7pm
Dar Gnawa Performance Space | Tangier, Morocco
Jun 17, 2023
Performing a tribute to Randy Weston. There will also be a group from Cote D' Ivoire.
7pm
Chellah Beach Club | Tangiers, Morocco
Jun 9, 2023
time and location TBA
Caribbean Jazz Festival | Bronx, NY
Jun 9, 2023
for the Caribbean Jazz Festival.
7:30pm to 9pm
Bronx River Art Center | Bronx, New York
Jun 1, 2023
"Shades of Melba and Benny" in tribute to trombonists Melba Liston and Benny Powell w T.K.Blue alto sax Craig Handy tenor sax Frank Lacy trombone Brandon McCune piano Paul Beaudry bass Tommy Campbell drums.
8pm to 9pm
old Brennan Court House | Jersey City, NJ
Jun 1, 2023
w T.K.Blue sax/flute Vince Ector drums Ron Jackson guitar Paul Beaudry bass
10:30pm and Midnight
The Django (in the Roxy Hotel) | New York, NY
May 27, 2023
in tribute to NEA Jazz Master Dr. Randy Weston for the Saint Louis Jazz Festival Senegal West Africa. With Chief Baba Neil Clarke, Alex Blake, and Sharp Radway.
9:30pm
Baya Square | St Louis, Senegal
May 19, 2023
w Ron Jackson Paul Beaudry and Orion Turre.
7pm- 8pm and 8:30pm - 9:30pm
Brothers Smokehouse | North Ramsey, N.J.
May 18, 2023
Produced by John Crane and The Anwar Team, Harlem Brownstone is located at 34 Mount Morris Park West.
5:30pm to 7pm
Harlem Brownstone | New York, NY
May 12, 2023
Senior Spirit Center located at 675 Garfield Ave Jersey City New Jersey 07305
10:00 am
Senior Spirit Center | Jersey City, NJ
Apr 27, 2023
in tribute to James Reese Europe featuring music composed by NEA Jazz Master Dr. Randy Weston and arranged by T.K.Blue with Vince Ector, Chief Baba Neil Clarke, Alex Blake, Ayodele Maakheru, and Sharp Radway
6pm to 7pm
Black Veterans for Social Justice | Brooklyn, NY
Apr 25, 2023
"Music and the Brain" series
7pm to 8pm
National Jazz Museum of Harlem | New York, NY
Apr 23, 2023
with Yayoi Ikawa, Eric Kennedy, and Obasi Akoto.
4pm and 6pm
An Die Musik | Baltimore, MD
Apr 22, 2023
A tribute to Charles Mingus, Duke Ellington, and Randy Weston with Ed Cherry, Matt Smyth, and George Coleman Jr
9pm and 10:30pm
Sistas Place | Brooklyn, NY
Apr 14, 2023 to Apr 16, 2023
led by Grammy-nominated drummer Bobby Sanabria and dedicated to the new book by T.J.English
7pm to 8:30pm and 9:30pm to 11pm
Birdland Theater | New York, NY
Apr 7, 2023
T.K.Blue reunites with two amazing West African artists: pianist/percussionist/flutist George Makinto and bassist Francis Mbappe "Honoring the Elders"
7pm and 8:30pm
Brothers Smokehouse | Ramsey, NJ
Apr 2, 2023
Celebrating the new CD release Ashanti on JOJO Records.
6pm and 7:45pm
Manados Jazz Lounge | Brooklyn, NY
Apr 1, 2023
featuring Yayoi Ikawa, Paul Beaudry, and George Coleman Jr.
10:30pm and midnight
The Django | New York, NY
Mar 30, 2023
"Music and the Brain" "Mind, Body, and Soul" with neuroscientist scientist Rachel Frazer and the affect on the brain from performing music, especially Jazz with the "spontaneous compositional" aspect or what we call "improvisation" T.K. performs original compositions with pianist Greg Murphy
7pm to 8pm
National Jazz Museum of Harlem | New York, NY
Jan 25, 2023
with Vince Ector, Paul Beaudry, and Yayoi Ikawa
10:30pm to 1am
The Django | NYC, NY
Jan 13, 2023
with Matt Smyth on organ and George Coleman Jr on drums
7pm to 9:30pm
Brothers Smokehouse | Ramsey, NJ
Dec 28, 2022
featuring Vince Ector drums Yayoi Ikawa piano Paul Beaudry bass and T.K.Blue saxophones flute and kalimba
The Django | New York, NY
Dec 16, 2022
For JazzWorks Canada and Judith Humenick. With Steve Boudreau piano Alec Walkington bass Michel Delage drums and T.K.Blue saxophones flute and kalimba
7:30pm to 10:30pm
Ottawa, Canada | Festival Japanese Restaurant
Dec 15, 2022
T.K.Blue will host a jazz workshop/clinic on "Using The Blues as a Vehicle for Jazz Improvisation: The African Aesthetic".All musicians and non-musicians welcome. This event is sponsored by JazzWorks Canada and Judith Humenick for more info 613-220-3819
4pm to 6pm
Centretown United Church | Ottawa, Canada
Dec 9, 2022
1pm to 2pm
PS#11 | Jersey City, N.J
Dec 6, 2022
1pm to 2pm
PS#26 | Jersey City N.J.
Dec 4, 2022
with Kelly Green and Luca Soul. RSVP greensoulstudiosinfo@gmail.com
6:30pm to 9pm
Green Soul Studios | Forest Hills, N.Y
Dec 3, 2022
T.K.Blue will perform with the Kelly Green Trio for a private affair.
6pm to 8pm
Private Event | New York