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Saxophonist TK Blue Releases His New Album Follow the North Star at Twins Jazz

Title: Saxophonist TK Blue Releases His New Album Follow the North Star
Venue: Twins Jazz (Washington, DC)
Full Price: $16.00   Our Price: $8.00
Rating: 3.0 stars

Rated 3.0 by 2 members who went.

TK Blue (born Talib Kibwe) is an American jazz saxophonist from New York City, whose work is influenced by the Afro-Caribbean musical styles of his ancestry. He has worked with, among others, Don Cherry and Dollar Brand. The director of jazz studies at Long Island University-CW Post Campus, he celebrates the release of his CD Follow the North Star.

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3 Star Rating
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Jul 29 2008

Richard Greer

Richard Greer

Always down for something different

We had a great time here! It was great jazz music in a very intimate setting and the drinks were made good and strong which is always a plus.

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3 Star Rating
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Jul 29 2008

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Good value, would do it again.

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T.K. Blue (born Talib Kibwe) is an American jazz saxophonist from New York City. His parents were Jamaican and Trinidadian, and he has used their Afro-Caribbean musical styles in his own work. He has worked with, among others, Don Cherry and the South African pianist Dollar Brand.

TK Blue is currently an adjunct professor of jazz history at Montclair State University and director of jazz studies at Long Island University-CW Post Campus.

TK Blue's new cd Follow the North Star is now available. TK will have record release parties in Montclair, NJ, New York City, and Baltimore, Maryland.

About Twins Jazz:

Located in the heart of the exciting new U Street entertainment district, Twins Jazz serves up the finest in jazz and American, Ethiopian and Caribbean Cuisine. Founded in 1986 by Ethiopian twin sisters, Twins Jazz is one of Washington's Top Jazz clubs and best-kept secrets. They are home to Avant-garde artists, minor legends and the best of the local jazz scene. The intimate, cultural setting, embedded with colored ceramic tiles and eclectic artwork creates a strong connection between audience and performers. Most of the action takes place on stage, but Twins Jazz has got enough momentum to get you on your feet! No matter where you sit, you're practically with the band!

About Twins Jazz:

"As jazz clubs go, this is the real thing" - The Washingtonian Online

Located in the heart of the exciting new U Street entertainment district, Twins Jazz serves up the finest in jazz and American, Ethiopian and Caribbean Cuisine. Founded in 1986 by Ethiopian twin sisters, Twins Jazz is one of Washington's Top Jazz clubs and best-kept secrets. They are home to Avant-garde artists, minor legends and the best of the local jazz scene. The intimate, cultural setting, embedded with colored ceramic tiles and eclectic artwork creates a strong connection between audience and performers. Most of the action takes place on stage, but Twins Jazz has got enough momentum to get you on your feet! No matter where you sit, you're practically with the band!