# Event Details - **Event Name**: T.K. Blue - Harlem Jazz Series - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: T.K. Blue—also known as Talib Kibwe—is a saxophonist, flautist, composer, arranger, and educator whose work bridges African, Caribbean, and African-American musical traditions. The son of a Trinidadian mother and Jamaican father, he was raised on Long Island, where Caribbean rhythms and New York jazz shaped his musical identity.Blue has appeared on over 85 recordings throughout his distinguished career. His jazz education took root at the Jazzmobile Saturday workshop, where he studied under legends including Jimmy Heath, Frank Foster, Ernie Wilkins, Billy Taylor, and Jimmy Owens, absorbing bebop and hard bop traditions that became foundational to his artistry.A pivotal three-year collaboration with South African pianist Abdullah Ibrahim deepened Blue's commitment to pan-African musical expression, exploring connections across the diaspora. This partnership eventually led him to Paris, where he expanded his international reputation.Blue's instrumental palette includes saxophone, flute, and kalimba. His playing balances hard-driving intensity with lyrical sensitivity, infusing jazz with calypso rhythms, reggae grooves, and island melodies. As an educator, he ensures future generations understand jazz as a pan-African art form, remaining a vital voice in contemporary jazz. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/tk-blue-harlem-jazz-series-tickets/80001409867380 - **Event Categories**: live-music, music, entertainment, workshops, art, reggae - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 30, max: 30, currency: USD - **Ticket informations**: - ticket_1 — 30.00 USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: 15 Mt Morris Park W - **lat**: 40.8050756 - **long**: -73.9457699 - **full address**: 15 Mt Morris Park W, 15 Mt Morris Park W, New York, NY 10027, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Event Photo 1 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live_large699b69825cdc6.jpg ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is T.K. Blue - Harlem Jazz Series being held? - **A:** T.K. Blue - Harlem Jazz Series takes place on Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 15 Mt Morris Park W, 15 Mt Morris Park W, New York, NY 10027, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for T.K. Blue - Harlem Jazz Series? - **A:** Tickets for T.K. Blue - Harlem Jazz Series are priced at USD 30 per person. - **Q**: What is the refund policy for T.K. Blue - Harlem Jazz Series? - **A:** Tickets for T.K. Blue - Harlem Jazz Series are non-refundable. All sales are final - once purchased, tickets cannot be returned or exchanged. We recommend confirming your availability before completing your booking. - **Q**: Who is organizing T.K. Blue - Harlem Jazz Series? - **A:** T.K. Blue - Harlem Jazz Series is organized by Harlem Jazz Boxx. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Harlem Jazz Boxx's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Harlem Jazz Boxx a rating of 3/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. 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