Letter to Herbie, by John Beasley

Letter to Herbie

by John Beasley

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2.	Bedtime Voyage 06:11 video	buy track
3.	Chan's Song 06:17	buy track
4.	Three Finger Snap 04:34	buy track
5.	The Naked Camera 05:19	buy track
6.	Eye of the Hurricane 04:16	buy track
7.	Diana 04:21	buy track
8.	Hear and Now 06:18	buy track
9.	Still Time 04:06	buy track
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Jazz pianist John Beasley embarks upon a supremely inspired effort with his new album, Letter to Herbie, taking its cues from both the philosophies and compositions of music great Herbie Hancock. The 10-song CD features Beasley reshaping classic works from across several decades of Hancock’s catalog while also contributing originals that bear the stamp of his ideologies. Beasley is primarily showcased in a trio format flanked by first-call bassist Christian McBride and propulsive drummer Jeff “Tain” Watts, with special guest trumpeter Roy Hargrove sitting in on a few numbers and the addition of flautist Steve Tavaglione, percussionist Luis Conte and guitarist Michael O’Neal adding color to a few others.

Personnel:
John Beasley – Piano, Fender Rhodes, Clavinet, Synthesizer
Christian McBride – Acoustic and Electric Bass
Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts – Drums
Roy Hargrove – Trumpet
Steve Tavaglione – Alto Flute, Bass Clarinet
Michael O’Neill – Guitar
Luis Conte – Percussion

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released April 8, 2008

John Beasley – Piano, Fender Rhodes, Clavinet, Synthesizer
Christian McBride – Acoustic and Electric Bass
Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts – Drums
Roy Hargrove – Trumpet
Steve Tavaglione – Alto Flute, Bass Clarinet
Michael O’Neill – Guitar
Luis Conte – Percussion

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John Beasley Shreveport, Louisiana

With a music career spanning three decades, Beasley’s credits reads like a who’s who list in the music world. Besides his work as a musical director, arranger, composer, and side man, Beasley has released nine solo recordings. He received a 2010 Grammy nomination for his ninth album, "Positootly!" ... more