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Our inaugural Jazz @ The JAI Guest Curator, legendary award-winning saxophonist Charles McPherson, and John Beasley, two-time GRAMMY winner, pianist, and composer, curate a program from Duke Ellington through the eras of jazz up to what’s happening now. John Beasley is joined by a roster of rising star jazz artists.

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Charles & Friends: John Beasley and the Next Generation

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

Pianist, composer and arranger John Beasley is one of those figures who have reached the mountaintop in the jazz world. A noted keyboardist with none other than Miles Davis and Freddie Hubbard, leader of the renowned MONK’estra, and double GRAMMY award winner, Mr. Beasley represents all facets of the music. Join us as John brings his arrangements of Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington, Wayne Shorter and more to life alongside our vibrant big band.

John Beasley

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May 18, 2024

Charles & Friends: John Beasley and the Next Generation · La Jolla Music Society

Mar 9, 2024

Iconic Masters: Bird, Monk, Duke & More · Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

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