John Beasley’s Monk’estra (septet) at Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society

Grammy- and Emmy-nominated recording artist and pianist John Beasley leads a smashing Septet called MONK’estra, a downsized version of his big band which received two Grammy nominations for its albums MONK’estra (Vol. 1 and Vol. 2). The feel and sound of MONK’estra captures the spirit of Thelonious Monk’s singular style with its off-beat melodies, humor, strange beauty and unbounded swing in fresh arrangements flavored with hints of New Orleans, hip-hop, Afro-Cuban, contemporary and atmospheric rhythms. Beasley is a far-ranging pianist, composer, and arranger who has performed with Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard, Dianne Reeves, Steely Dan and Christian McBride. “Beasley will take you on a joyride with MONK’estra!” –New Yorker...

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Grammy- and Emmy-nominated recording artist and pianist John Beasley leads a smashing Septet called MONK’estra, a downsized version of his big band which received two Grammy nominations for its albums MONK’estra (Vol. 1 and Vol. 2). The feel and sound of MONK’estra captures the spirit of Thelonious Monk’s singular style with its off-beat melodies, humor, strange beauty and unbounded swing in fresh arrangements flavored with hints of New Orleans, hip-hop, Afro-Cuban, contemporary and atmospheric rhythms. Beasley is a far-ranging pianist, composer, and arranger who has performed with Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard, Dianne Reeves, Steely Dan and Christian McBride. “Beasley will take you on a joyride with MONK’estra!” –New Yorker

Advance ticketing: Adults $55/45, Students $35 (25 & under with ID)

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