On July 20, 2025, Warner died while vacationing in Costa Rica, at the age of 54. He was swimming at Playa Grande, Limón Province when he was caught in a high current and drowned. Friday Jazz returns to the High Museum of Art for an entirely new twist on your favorite musical experience. Not your typical Friday Jazz, enjoy an evening with a signature cocktail and music in two locations throughout the Museum! 2025 Event Details Friday | July 18th 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Location High Museum of Art 1280 Peachtree Street Atlanta, GA 30309 Relax with a cold cocktail Malcolm-Jamal Warner, of "The Cosby Show," went to high school at Professional Children's School in Manhattan's the Upper West Side. Mark your calendars, jazz lovers! On Feb. 21, the High Museum of Art will turn up the vibe with an unforgettable Friday Jazz night starring the charismatic Malcolm-Jamal Warner. On July 20, 2025, Warner died while vacationing in Costa Rica, at the age of 54. He was swimming at Playa Grande, Limón Province when he was caught in a high current and drowned. Join WCLK on Friday, February 21 from 6pm until 10pm for Friday Jazz at the High. The featured musical guest is musician, actor and poet Malcolm-Jamal Warner and is hosted by WCLK's Rick Joyner. He starred in his own series “Malcolm & Eddie” with co-star Eddie Griffin from 1996 to 2000. Warner was most recently seen on the Fox drama “Alert: Missing Person’s Unit” earlier this year. Malcolm-Jamal Warner was just 54. Malcolm-Jamal Warner Played Theo Huxtable, then starred in 'Malcolm & Eddie', 'Suits', and most recently 'The Resident'. Keshia Knight Pulliam Played Rudy Huxtable, then starred in the series 'Tyler Perry's House of Payne' and most recently appeared in 'The Hillsdale Adoption Scam'. The art and entertainment industry in Atlanta is mourning the sudden death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner. SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who as teenage son Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” was central to a cultural phenomenon that helped define the 1980s, died at age 54 in an accidental drowning in Costa Rica, authorities there said Monday. He also made an appearance as the featured musical guest at Friday Jazz at the High Museum of Art. According to the music site No Treble, Warner took up playing bass in his mid-20s and studied at the Musicians Institute and Berklee Online to learn from legends like Todd Johnson, Steve Bailey, and Anthony Wellington. Jimmy Jam, Regina McCrary, Malcolm Jamal Warner, and Terry Lewis attend the NMAAM 2016 Black Music Honors on August 18, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images Jimmy Jam, Regina McCrary, Malcolm Jamal Warner, and Terry Lewis attend the NMAAM 2016 Black Music Honors on August 18, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images As reported by Fox 5 Atlanta, Warner’s ties to the city began during his time filming FOX’s The Resident, where he portrayed fan-favorite Dr. AJ “The Raptor” Austin. The show, which transformed the High Museum of Art into a fictional hospital, brought Warner to the city, and he quickly became an integral part of its creative and cultural fabric. Even after the series ended, Atlanta I am so sad. 😭 Looking through photos and videos I took earlier this year of his performance at the High Museum of Art. Rest in Heavenly Peace Malcolm-Jamal Warner. The Culture Remembers: Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s Timeless Impact The Cosby Show made him a star, but our hearts made him family. From Theo Huxtable to timeless icon—Malcolm-Jamal Warner gave Black boys permission to be brilliant, flawed, and whole. Malcolm-Jamal Warner lived in Atlanta during his multi-season run on the TV show The Resident, where he played Dr. AJ “The Raptor” Austin. His ties to the city began while filming the show, which used Atlanta’s High Museum of Art as a filming location. Atlanta music fans are mourning the loss of Grammy-winner Malcolm-Jamal Warner as they learn of his tragic passing. According to reports, Warner, 54, drowned Sunday while swimming off the coast of 28 likes, 0 comments - yourcherieamour on March 2, 2025: "🎶 What an incredible evening at the Friday Night Jazz at the High Museum, featuring the multi-hyphenate talent, Malcolm-Jamal Warner! From actor to musician, he brought his unique style and energy to the stage, making it a night to remember. 🎷🎤 This event was part of the Soul ERG’s Black History Month celebration, and we’re On July 20, 2025, Warner died while vacationing in Costa Rica, at the age of 54. He was swimming at Playa Grande, Limón Province when he was caught in a high current and drowned.
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