Ensemble performs Feb. 6 at Eisenhower Hall

WEST POINT, N.Y. » The West Point Jazz Ensemble, comprised of members of the West Point Band, will present a centennial tribute to percussion master and bandleader Art Blakey on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at 7:30 p.m. at Ike’s Riverside Café inside Eisenhower Hall, 655 Pitcher Road.

The ensemble welcomes-drummer, bandleader and educator Ralph Peterson as a guest for this performance, which honors both the Art Blakey Centennial, as well as African American History Month. In the event of inclement weather, the performance will move to Thursday, Feb. 7,

The event is free and open to all. Note, however, that all West Point Band concerts at Eisenhower Hall will now be ticketed through Eventbrite. Reserve your free tickets in advance by visiting westpointband.eventbrite.com.

For concert information, cancellations and updates, call (845) 938-2617 or visit westpointband.com. West Point Band news can also be found on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter.