Monday, 5/11/2026, 3pm - Jazz In The Afternoon Special with Jesse 'Chuy' Varela

Don Dixon

The musical depth of John Beasley as a pianist, composer, arranger, sideman, and educator, is profound. His work with Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard, Sergio Mendes, Steely Dan, and countless others, has given him a unique and diverse musical experience that has led to a string of assignments as musical director for International Jazz Day, American Idol, and other stage and television productions.

Tune in as John Beasley joins Jesse “Chuy” Varela to talk about his latest album, “Invisible Piano” with the SWR Big Band from Stuttgart Germany and his upcoming presentation, “Unlimited Miles: Miles Davis at 100 All-Star Centennial Celebration,” on Thursday May 14 at the Presidio Theatre in San Francisco.