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John Beasley: A Man of Many Hats

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2024 has been a productive year for LA-based pianist and composer John Beasley. He released three new recordings, two of which are up for GRAMMY awards. Nominated in the category of "Best Latin Jazz Album" is El Trio on Challenge Records which features bassist Jose Gola and drummer Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez. The second nomination in the category of "Best Large Ensemble Album" is for the recording Returning to Forever, a reimagining of Chick Corea's Return to Forever with the Frankfurt Radio Big Band on Candid Records.

This episode contains music from John Beasley's recordings El Trio on Challenge Records and Returning to Forever, a reimagining of Chick Corea's Return to Forever with the Frankfurt Radio Big Band on Candid Records.

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