John Beasley - Letter to Herbie

John Beasley
Release Date: Apr. 08, 2008
Format: CD

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"...a supremely
inspired effort."
- Urban Network

Track Listing:

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Song Title / Composer		Time
	1. 4 AM (Herbie Hancock)	5:51
	2. Bedtime Voyage (Herbie Hancock)	6:13
	3. Chan's Song (Herbie Hancock)	6:15
	4. Three Finger Snap (John Beasley)	4:36
	5. The Naked Camera (Herbie Hancock)	5:20
	6. Eye of the Hurricane (Herbie Hancock)	4:17
	7. Diana (Wayne Shorter)	4:23
	8. Hear and Now (John Beasley)	6:20
	9. Still Time (Herbie Hancock)	4:09
	10. Vein Melter (Herbie Hancock)	3:21

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Description:

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.

Reviews:

All About Jazz
New York Sun
The Star-Ledger
Jazz.com
Playback Magazine
MidwestRecord.com
Audiophile Auditon
Jazz Improv
Allmusic

Credits:

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