Get ready for an unforgettable night of jazz as Conservatorium Maastricht presents Jazz Night 2024!
Join us on November 22nd at AINSI Maastricht for an electrifying evening filled with more bands, more diversity, and more fun than ever before. Experience the power of our Conservatorium Maastricht Bigband, the harmony of our Choir, and the soulful rhythms brought to life by our incredible students.
And that’s not all! 2x GRAMMY Award-winning pianist, composer, and arranger John Beasley will be closing the night, leading our big band as part of his 4-day residency at the conservatoire. We can't wait to show you what we've been up to. See you there for a night to remember!
John Beasley
Pianist, composer, and arranger, John Beasley’s career brims with accomplishments that bridge musical and visual media. An uncommonly versatile pianist, he backed jazz icons Miles Davis and Freddie Hubbard in his 20s. Since then, he has performed with Dianne Reeves, Christian McBride, Chaka Khan, Kenny Garrett, Stanley Clarke. He even performed one concert with James Brown reviving Brown’s Soul on Top big band music. Beasley’s extensive work as a composer and arranger extends far beyond jazz, with numerous credits in television and film, including blockbuster movies scored by 15x Oscar nominee Thomas Newman.
“Beasley, the one-time keyboardist for Freddie Hubbard and Miles Davis, reflects a variety of generational influences, incorporating the emphatic chordal clusters of Herbie Hancock, the rhythmic quirkiness of Monk and the lush intelligence of Art Tatum into a highly refined personal voice.”
L.A. Times
His 20+ recordings have earned him 2 GRAMMY® Awards, 12 nominations, and 2 Latin Grammy nominations. As an educator, Beasley is committed to nurturing the next generation of musicians. He conducts master classes at music schools around the world or online, and his bands often intergenerational. He has been fortunate to write commissions for youth orchestras, including Los Angeles Philharmonic's YOLA and Carnegie Hall’s NYO.
