2018, an even numbered year. Here's hoping for some even-numbered sanity.
I appreciate you following me + MONK'estra especially since the debut of MONK'estra Vol. 1 and 13-months later, Vol. 2. This duo earned 4 GRAMMY nominations –thank you for those who voted. The awards will be announced January 28th in New York. Cross fingers.
Last year, the collective of heavy-hitter musicians from the west coast, east coast and Europe performed on 28 stages. Thank you for grooving with us in your seats, the brave ones dancing with abandon in the aisles, and surprising us with standing ovations.
Be safe out. Love and be loved. Listen and make music for it let's us lose ourselves for a moment. -Beas
3 concerts this and next week before the 2018 GRAMMY awards.
Sean Jones joins MONK'estra Friday, Jan 19
@Loeb Playhouse
Conductor/Arranger/Pianist: John Beasley
Trumpets: *Sean Jones, Bijon Watson, Brian Lynch, Scott Wendholt, **James Ford
Trombones: *Ed Neumeister, Eric Miller, James Burton, **Frank Lacy
Woodwinds: *Greg Tardy, Dave Riekenberg, Erena Terakubo, Oliver Santana,
Tom Luer, **Adam Schroeder
Bass: Ben Shepherd
Drums: Kendrick Scott, *Terreon Gully
*Indiana only
* *Chicago only
Promo for Chicago concert
P R E M I E R E
JOHN BEASLEY’s MONK + MONK’estra,
a cinematic concert
2017 BEST OF in JAZZ TIMES + DOWNBEAT
MONK'estra made these lists - proud to be among these talented musicians.
Historic International Jazz Day in Havana, Cuba last year.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS APRIL 30 - INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY
we will be streaming LIVE from St Petersburg, Russia.
Here's to another musical year making, playing, and listening to sound!
Music to soothe the chaos in our souls, in our minds, in our lives and in the world!
Hope our paths cross this year.
Infinite blessings to you.
