Michael Ambrosino continues his series of conversations with contemporary artists.
Having spent years working with legends like Miles Davis and Freddie Hubbard, John Beasley consistently finds himself returning to the influence of other masters from that era like Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, and most prominently, Thelonious Monk. Honing a creative compass that’s shaped his contemporary identity as the one of foremost interpreters of Monk’s genius, Beasley continues to channel Monk’s inspiration to serve his own musical ambitions.