Unfortunately, with the concern around the spread of the Coronavirus(COVID-19) in New York City and our Columbia Campus, It has been decided to cancel HOMAGE TO DR. RANDY WESTON scheduled to take place on Friday, April 3rd and Monday, April 6, 2020. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. 

The Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies

and

The Center for Jazz Studies

present

HOMAGE TO DR. RANDY WESTON

MUSIC, WORDS, PHOTOGRAPHY, FILMS

                                                            photograph by Carol Friedman

On the occasion of what would have been the 94th birthday of the brilliant composer pianist Dr. Randy Weston, Columbia University will present two full days of remembrance and celebration. Alumni of Weston’s bands, and others who made music with him over the years will join forces with newcomers to conjure the towering presence of this great man.Films and photographs will bring his charismatic image vividly into view. His biographer and other highly significant jazz historians will tell Dr. Weston’s story in words.

Exhibition & Film  

Friday, April 3, 2020 

4pm – 9pm Photo Exhibition open

6pm – 8pm Film Screening

East Gallery of Buell Hall

All events are free and open to the public but registration is required

To register for this event, please CLICK HERE

Concert:

Monday, April 6, 2020  7pm

Miller Theater

2960 Broadway at West 116th Street

New York, NY 10027

All events are free and open to the public but registration is required

To register for this event please CLICK HERE

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Arturo O’Farrill & the Latin Jazz Orchestra will perform in Miller Theatre on Saturday, April 4, featuring the world premiere of Mundoagua, a new commission from the School of the Arts in honor of Columbia’s Year of Water.

“Arturo O’Farrill’s Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra is one of the best jazz orchestras in existence,” declares the New Yorker. The ensemble makes their Columbia debut in this special appearance featuring the world premiere of Mundoagua, a new commission from the School of the Arts in honor of Columbia University’s Year of Water. 

Tickets starting at $25; Columbia University faculty and staff starting at $15; Students with valid ID starting at $7. millertheater.com