Jun 09 2022
John Beasley's Monk'estra

John Beasley's Monk'estra

Presented by Irvine Barclay Theatre at Irvine Barclay Theatre

In his three-decade-long career, Grammy Award winner and 9-time nominated pianist and composer John Beasley has worked with Miles Davis and Freddie Hubbard–playing in the bands of both trumpet legends while still in his 20s–as well as with Herbie Hancock, Steely Dan, Al Jarreau, Christian McBride (and even, for one night, with James Brown!).

In this special Barclay performance, Beasley leads his smashing fifteen-piece MONK'estra, a big band that captures the spirit of Thelonious Monk’s singular music in fresh arrangements flavored with contemporary sounds that range from Afro-Cuban rhythms to hip-hop. Critics have called it “some of the most mesmerizing big band music of recent memory.”

Admission Info

$30-$120

Phone: 9495094757

Email: danovich@thebarclay.org

Dates & Times

2022/06/09 - 2022/06/09

Location Info

Irvine Barclay Theatre

4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, CA 92612

Parking Info

The nearest parking structure is at the corner of Campus and West Peltason, and is right next to the theater.

Please note that the parking structure is operated by UCI and not by Irvine Barclay Theatre.

$10 discounted pricing for Barclay performances - Inform attendant before paying

Click here for UCI Parking’s online pay-in-advance system | Purchase parking in advance

We do not recommend parking in the shopping center across from the theater, as spaces are limited, and non-customer vehicles are subject to towing.