MONK’estra
a BIG modern jazz BAND
John Beasley, Conductor/Arranger
Blue Whale, Weds, January 23+30
Vitello’s Jazz – Wed, February 20
MONK’estra celebrates Monk and other classic compositions, with a contemporary twist incorporating Afro-Cuban rhythms, modern jazz playing, Hip Hop and traditional big band instrumentation, along with originals by Beasley.
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MONK’estra BIG BAND
SAX
Bob Sheppard, Jeff Driskill, Justo Almario, Tom Luer, Tommy Peterson
TRUMPET
Bijon Watson, Willie Murillo, Ray Monterio, Brian Swartz, Gabe Johnson
TROMBONE
Bill Reichenbach, Francisco Torres, Wendell Kelly, Andy Martin, Ryan Dragon
BASS
Rickey Minor
DRUMS
Ronald Bruner Jr.
VOCALS
Guest Artists
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Wednesdays, Jan 23 and Jan 30 | 9pm + 10:30pm | $20
Blue Whale123 Astronaut E S Onizuka St, Ste 301, LA, 90012, 213-620-0908 http://bluewhalemusic.com/
Wednesday, February 20 | 8-11:30pm | $20
Vitello’s Jazz 4349 Tujunga Avenue, Studio City, 91604, 818.769.0905 http://www.vitellosjazz.com
Such wonderful writing, playing and recording quality. One of my favs from 2020!
Ronald is a killer drummer, love this whole project , BiG Bands are so much a key to jazz culture. Thelonius must be overjoyed saying………. Listen thas my music….wherever he is.
Thanks Rod. I’ve been talking to Monk’s son T.S. I’m doing two radio shows Saturday Oct 10 SiriusXM Real Jazz and Wed Oct 14 KJAZZ to mark Monk’s 103rd. Come hear what T.S. has to say about MONK’estra. Check my calendar. Thank you.
Heard Monkestra on Bill McCann’s Saturday morning jazz show on wcdbfm.com. Great Jazz!
Really appreciate your note Andrew. It’s so nice to hear people still listen to radio. Thank you for your compliment.
excellent
Thank you Frank for posting your feedback. Makes me happy to hear from you.