San Francisco » Calendar » John Beasley’s Monk’estra (septet) at Bach Dancing & Dynamite Soci...

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

Courtesy of Barbara Riching | Posted on March 6, 2020

Where

Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society
311 Mirada Rd.
Half Moon Bay, CA
Map
650-726-4143

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

When

Sun, May 10, 2020
4:30 pm

Get Ticket

Musicians

Bob Sheppard
saxophone, tenor
Tom Luer
clarinet, bass
James Butch Ford
guitar, electric

About

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...

read more

Get more of a good thing!

Our weekly newsletter highlights our top stories, our special offers, and upcoming jazz events near you.