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EastWest JazzScene Concert: Carl Allen, John Beasley, Eric Revis, Ralph Moore and Marquis Hill at Blue Whale

Source: John Beasley
February 17, 2015

Sunday, February 22, 9:00pm and 10:30pm sets. $20. New York drummer Carl Allen brings his scene to Los Angeles to join pianist John Beasley to lead a quintent for some east-west action. Joining this prospect are east/west coasters bassist Eric Revis, saxophonist Ralph Moore and trumpeter Marquis Hill. Carl Allen’s profound and propulsive percolations provided soulful and syncopated playing with Michael Brecker, Randy Brecker, Benny Golson, Jennifer Holliday, J.J. Johnson, Rickie Lee Jones, Sammy Davis Jr., Branford Marsalis, Kenny Garrett, ...

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Event

3 Generations Of Freddie Hubbard Alumni at Blue Whale on October 11-12

Source: John Beasley
October 3, 2013

A spontaneous Hub reunion of Freddie Hubbard’s band members. From the 70s, Henry Franklin on bass. Carrying the rhythm section in the 80s and 90s, Carl Allen on drums with John Beasley on keyboards, and standing out front on sax was Bob Sheppard. Joining the band in the 90s was Ralph Moore on sax. On the reunion stage, Ambrose Akinmusire join this alumni band. 2 nights, 4 sets in the spirit of Freddie! “I was changing the style of the ...

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Performance / Tour

John Beasley Sept-Oct Gig Calendar

Source: John Beasley
September 7, 2011

WHAT'S ON with JOHN BEASLEY—September-October 2011 SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC! September 12 (Monday) Washington, DC Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz 25th Anniversary Gala Concert @ Kennedy Center John Beasley—Music Director All-Star Gala Concert will honor Aretha Franklin with the Founder's Award. Performers include: Herbie Hancock, Ellis Marsalis, Jason Moran, Danilo Perez, Marcus Roberts, Jacky Terrasson, Ron Carter, Christian McBride, John Patitucci, Carl Allen, Terri Lyne Carrington, TS Monk, Jimmy Heath, Joe Lovano, Wayne Shorter, Ambrose ...

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