Buzzing in the Hive - 3 Brave Souls coming June 5

March 5, 2012

Just finished mixing my new record with my new band "3 Brave Souls" Very happy to be reuniting with fellow Miles Davis alums bassist Darryl Jones (Michael Jackson, Rolling Stones) and master drummer Ndugu Chancler ("Billie Jean") for a rousing brand of jazz inspired by funk, soul and their shared Louisiana roots. Will tease you soon with snippets of the music and have an album release with a tour coming.

Went straight from mixing to writing for an upcoming feature documentary "Patrolman P" about the NYC police corruption investigation in the 70's...remember Serpico?" I can't grow my 70-s hair back, so I'll just have to find some striped brown threads and my flowered shirt with big collars!

Next up will be 2 exciting projects with The one and only Thomas Newman: new Aaron Sorkin TV series and the new James Bond film.

Will join my friend drummer Robby Ameen in Regensberg, Germany to do some workshops and gigs. Sausages, jazz and beer!

From the Barvarian part of Germany, I will head to Amsterdam to visit Lorna who's been working tirelessly with Doctors Without Borders. I'll be doing masterclasses at the Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Zwolle Conservatories, including a gig at Bird, Rotterdam.

International Jazz Day - April 30

YES, jazz musicians get their own day!!!
The Monk Institute has asked me to help produce the inaugural concert on April 27th and be the music director. I'm humbled, as always. Will let you know about the list of performers.

DETAILS:

International Jazz Day
The First Annual International Jazz Day will feature jazz luminary and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock.

International Jazz Day, celebrated worldwide on April 30, will have its official kick-off at UNESCO Headquarters on April 27th. The UNESCO celebration, organized in cooperation with UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock, will set the stage for a series of events to take place around the globe in the following days. The Day will bring together performers, educators, governments, experts, and fans alike, as they explore together the history, meaning, impact, and legacy of jazz music throughout the world. The Programme at UNESCO HQ includes open master classes by renowned international jazz musicians, scat improvisational classes for young students, musical perfomances, conferences, debates and a big evening concert.

Lorna gives me an ironic smile about World Jazz Day b/c she's working on awareness for women with at-risk pregnancies for International Women's Day - March 8; the frightening rise of drug-resistance TB for World TB Day - March 24; and alarming increase in cases in the country she's overseeing, Congo for World Malaria Day - April 24. So, play some jazz while you go to YouTube and watch the Doctors Without Borders films on these topics. www.doctorswithoutborders.org

Thanks for reading.

--john, buzzing in the hive

WHAT’S ON GIG Calendar January-February 2012

WHAT’S ON with JOHN BEASLEY

January-February 2012

SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC!

Jan 21, Saturday 8pm Los Angeles, CA

Luckman Jazz Orchestra: Tribute to Hank Mobley

Guest Arranger John Beasley “Coolin It”

Hank Mobley stands out as one of the most revered tenor saxophonist and composers of the hard-bop era in jazz. Mobley’s style was laid-back, subtle, and melodic, especially in contrast to players like Sonny Rollins and John Coltrane. The outstanding musicians of the Luckman Jazz Orchestra, conducted by Charles Owens, will honor Hank Mobley’s great contributions to jazz by playing newly arranged renditions of his music.

Luckman Fine Arts Complex, 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90032

Tickets: $25/$35 - http://bit.ly/yrNZdF

Jan 28, Saturday 9pm + 11:30pm Los Angeles, CA

Simplexity: Extreme Measures

A postdigital electronic jazz project that combines electronic ambient sounds and textures, contemporary dance beats and the soul of jazz improvisation with John von Seggern (bass) Steve Tavaglione (sax/EWI) John Beasley (piano), Gary Novak (drums), Walt Fowler (trumpet) and Judd Miller (clarinetist/EVI) and Jon Margulies (beats and sounds)

Blue Whale Bar, 123 Astronaut E S Onizuka St, suite 301, Los Angeles, CA

2 sets: 9 pm and 11:30pm / tickets: http://bit.ly/zFap6v

Listen: http://bit.ly/AufskG

Feb 03, Friday 7-11pm Los Angeles, CA

Joe’s Restaurant, Monthly Jazz Series on First Friday’s in Venice

Dwight Trible sings + John Beasley swings on new album Duality:

A live duet album with two master improvisational musicians pianist John Beasley and vocalist Dwight Trible re-imagining, re-interpreting and re-inventing eight jazz standards.

Joe's Restaurant - 1023 Abbot Kinney Blvd in Venice, CA 90291

Dinner reservations: 310-399-5811 or limited patio seating is limited

No cover charge

http://joesrestaurant.com/

Feb 04, Saturday 7:30pm Los Angeles, CA

Vocalist Perla Batalla, featuring John Beasley and Eclipse String Quartet

First known to music fans through her work with Leonard Cohen, Ms. Batalla has garnered an international following with her acclaimed recordings, world tours, and collaborations.



Bing Theater | $5-25 | Tickets 323 857-6010 - http://bit.ly/ws4c0X

Feb 22, Wednesday 8pm + 9:30pm Los Angeles, CA

Mona Lisa Trio, playing the music of Nat King Cole
Ed Neumeister, John Beasley, Edwin Livingston

Vitellos Jazz, 4349 Tujunga Avenue, Studio City, CA 91604, 818.769.0905

$15 - http://www.vitellosjazz.com/

UPCOMING RELEASE: 3 Brave Souls

John Beasley re-unites with fellow Miles Davis alums bassist Darryl Jones (Sting, Rolling Stones) & master drummer Ndugu Chanceler (“Billie Jean”) for a rousing brand of jazz inspired by funk, soul and their shared Louisiana roots.

John Beasley Management:

Karen Kennedy

24 Seven Artist Development - Moving Jazz Forward

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