T. K. Blue

T. K. Blue (also known as Talib Kibwe, born Eugene Rhynie, February 7, 1953) is an American jazz saxophonist, flautist, composer and educator 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, Jayne Cortez, the South African pianist Dollar Brand (now Abdullah Ibrahim), and Randy Weston, for whom he was musical director.

T. K. Blue
Birth nameEugene Rhynie
Also known asTalib Kibwe; Talib Qadir Kibwe (variations: Talib Qadr, Talib Abdul Kadr, Talib Abdul Qadr, Talib Qadir)
Born (1953-02-07) February 7, 1953
Bronx, NY, U.S.
OriginNew York City
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician, musical director, composer, educator
Instrument(s)Saxophone, flute
Years active1977–present
LabelsMotéma Music
Websitetkblue.com

Blue has also taught at professorial level at of jazz studies at educational institutions including Suffolk Community College, Montclair State University, and Long Island University.

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