John Beasley › Grammy-nominated Pianist, Composer and Arranger

His playng reflects generational influences:emphatic chordal clusters of Herbie, rhythmic quirkiness of Monk, lush intelligence of Art Tatum into a highly refined personal voice. - LA Times

Grammy-nominated “Positootly” album

01/10/2017

Angel City Jazz Festival – Monk Centennial Concert – Artistic Director

01/10/2017

Angel City Jazz Festival – Monk Centennial Celebration – Artistic Director: John Beasley [Los Angeles, CA]

03/10/2017

Three concerts – CD Launch – 3 BRAVE SOULS Darryl Jones, Ronald Bruner Jr, John Beasley ft. Dwight Trible + Nayanna Holley

4 years ago

MONKestra + 3 Brave Souls concerts

4 years ago

MONK’estra, a BIG modern jazz BAND – concerts: Jan 23, 30 + Feb 20

4 years ago

Darryl Jones, Ndugu Chancler, Beasley in the Hive

Keyboardist for Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard…

Grammy-nominated “Positootly” album

Angel City Jazz Festival – Monk Centennial Concert – Artistic Director

Angel City Jazz Festival – Monk Centennial Celebration – Artistic Director: John Beasley [Los Angeles, CA]

Knoxville Jazz Orchestra presents MONK’estra [Knoxville, TN]

John Beasley’s MONK’estra @ Jefferson Center, Roanoke, VA [Roanoke, VA]

APRIL 30 INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY, John Beasley, Music Director

Three concerts – CD Launch – 3 BRAVE SOULS Darryl Jones, Ronald Bruner Jr, John Beasley ft. Dwight Trible + Nayanna Holley

MONKestra + 3 Brave Souls concerts

MONK’estra, a BIG modern jazz BAND – concerts: Jan 23, 30 + Feb 20

January Residence @ Blue Whale