John Beasley
SFJAZZ Dialogues (For Members)
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16m
Composer, bandleader and pianist John Beasley sits down with SFJAZZ Executive Artistic Director Terence Blanchard. The two old friends catch up and discuss all things related to John Beasley’s Monk’estra. Beasley discusses the joys and complexities organizing a big band, the key role the Sibelius music app played in composing for the Monk’estra, along with the influence of the Billy Eckstine big band. You can both attend John Beasley’s performance on October 10, or watch the concert on Fridays Live on October 11, part of SFJAZZ At Home.
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