Blues to Africa: The Randy Weston Centennial

Published on April 12, 2026

John Knowles Paine Concert Hall
3 Oxford St.
Cambridge
Sun., Apr. 12, 2026, 4 p.m.

Randy Weston

April 6, 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of pianist and composer Randy Weston. A visionary artist whose work bridged musical connections between jazz and his ancestral African roots, Weston left an enduring global legacy. This includes his archival collection which was acquired by Harvard in 2016.

Join us for the first event in this centennial celebration: a special concert honoring Weston’s contributions to the jazz canon. Acclaimed pianists Vijay Iyer, Marc Cary, and Rodney Kendrick will explore and celebrate Weston’s powerful pianism and enduring musical legacy.

The concert will be followed by a Q&A with the artists.

Gazette Classification: Concerts, Music
Organization/Sponsor: Harvard University Department of Music
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