

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Concert Series: African Rhythms Alumni Quintet
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: On the cusp of the late NEA Jazz Master, pianist, and composer Dr. Randy Weston’s centennial birthday, esteemed members of Weston’s “African Rhythms” jazz ensemble – including Weston’s musical director and arranger T.K. Blue – have rejoined forces to pay tribute to their exceptional leader.

The African Rhythms Alumni Quintet bears direct witness to Dr. Weston’s brilliant integration of African aesthetics with the spirit of jazz that was cultivated by piano legendries like Duke Ellington, Thelonius Monk, Count Basie, Nat King Cole, and Earl Hines. The sonic foundations of Weston’s trailblazing style include the dynamic drum polyrhythms of West Africa, the use of jazzy horns and plucked guitars from Ghanaian highlife music, and Ellington’s orchestral approach to the piano.

By bringing the unique “sound” of Weston’s compositions and arrangements to the stage, the African Rhythms Alumni Quintet transmits what – in Weston’s view – must be heard as the very “spirit” of his person. This is made possible by the world-class musicianship of T.K. Blue (saxophone/flute/musical director), Chief Baba Neil Clarke (percussion), Alex Blake (bass), Ku-umba Frank Lacy (trombone), and Sharp Radway (piano).
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/little-rock/concert-series-african-rhythms-alumni-quintet/200029301639334
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, workshops, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 66

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://my.arkmfa.org/12674/12681?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=little+rock-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Little Rock
- **state**: AR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 501 E 9th St, Little Rock, AR, United States, Arkansas 72202
- **lat**: 34.73944
- **long**: -92.26701
- **full address**: 501 E 9th St, Little Rock, AR, United States, Arkansas 72202

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (https://allevents.in/org/arkansas-museum-of-fine-arts/21709786)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 501 E 9th St, Little Rock, AR, United States, Arkansas 72202
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** music, entertainment, concerts, workshops, live-music
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Concert Series: African Rhythms Alumni Quintet ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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