Jazz Articles about The Beaty Brothers Band

Beaty Brothers Band: Beaty Brothers Band

by Woodrow Wilkins
April 25, 2009

Music, at its very core, is an expression of an artist's thoughts, feelings or experiences. That comes through in a big way with Beaty Brothers Band, featuring twins John and Joe Beaty. The pair emerged from a broken home and multiple parents who were addicted to drugs and, after some quality education, were able to enter the music profession. Joined by keyboardist Yayoi Ikawa, bassist Jim Robertson and drummer Ari Hoenig, alto saxophonist John and trombonist Joe produced ...