Harvard University To Celebrate Jazz Composer And Pianist, Randy Weston’s Archive At Harvard With Conversation And Concert at Agassiz Theatre

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The Hutchins Jazz Research Initiative, the Hutchins Center for African and African American Research, Harvard Office for the Arts, and Harvard College Library welcome pianist and composer Randy Weston to Harvard on November 9 to celebrate the university’s acquisition of his historic archive of papers, scores, recordings, and photographs. Beginning with highlights from the collection, a conversation and with Randy Weston and historian Robin D. G. Kelly, and ending with a performance by Weston and his African Rhythms Quintet, the event will provide a window into his rich life and career.