Bird LIves
GRAMMY® AWARD FOR JOHN BEASLEY
For his arrangement „Scrapple From The Apple“ on the „Bird Lives“ album featuring Magnus Lindgren and SWR Big Band
Officially released on ACT Music, November 12, 2021
Bird Lives was also GRAMMY® nominated for:
Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album
Best Improvised Jazz Solo for John Beasley soloist on "Cherokee / Koko"
Album Press Quotes:
“A sweeping tribute by a top-flight ensemble.“ WBGO (US)
“Charlie Parkers timeless music arranged by Magnus Lindgren and John Beasley, and featuring prominent guests alongside the SWR Big Band, one of Europe’s most acclaimed big bands.“ Jazziz (US)
“An elaborate production which legendary saxophonist and composer Charlie Parker would have enjoyed greatly.“ SWR 2 (DE)
“A lively celebration of bebop. Bursting with engery, combining drive and a sense of detail. An almost dream-like interplay between horn arrangements, rhythm section and strings.“ Fono Forum (DE)