Walter Beasley with Special Guest: CT's Own William Prince
Friday, October 25, 2024
8:00pm.
Over the past three decades, saxophonist, Walter Beasley, has artfully and dynamically redefined the phrase “musical Renaissance Man” for the modern generation. Considered by fans and critics alike as the “heir to Grover Washington, Jr.’s Throne,” Beasley is the acclaimed saxophonist, vocalist, educator, and entrepreneur of the decade. As the highest selling full-time Professor / Recording Artist in history, the Boston-based musician has long mastered an exhilarating high wire act of balancing a successful career as a contemporary jazz recording artist and performer with an equally thriving presence in the field of music education.
A leading alto and soprano saxophonist and prominent vocalist all the same, Beasley is hailed by fans for his thrilling performances along the East Coast and throughout the U.S. and Caribbean. Notable performances include the all-star tour To Grover, With Love, performing alongside Chuck Loeb, Buddy Williams and Andy Snitzer.
A native of El Centro, CA, Beasley found his calling in the 1970’s after his Aunt gave him his first Grover Washington, Jr. record at the age of nine. During his early teens, Beasley played sax and sang in various bands throughout Southern California. In the following years, Beasley attended the prestigious Berklee College of Music and graduated alongside such prominent classmates as saxophonist, Branford Marsalis, and vocalist, Rachelle Ferrell. Upon graduation, Beasley accepted a teaching position at Berklee where he continues to share his musical genius with students, nearly 30 years later.
William Prince
He is a Contemporary Jazz Saxophonist, with a soulful sound and approach. He’s been fortunate to perform with artists such as: Phil Perry, Chris “Big Dog” Davis, Jeff Bradshaw, Doobie Powell, & Carol Albert. William has released several singles under his name, with his previous national releases being “Sumthin’ Sumthin’ “(Maxwell classic) in 2017, “Mainstream” (produced by Judah Sealy) in 2021 and “Roll On” (Produced by Adam Hawley). You can also catch William performing in the Massachusetts/Connecticut/New York areas with Jazz Bassist, Ace Livingston.
Tickets:
$60.00 General Public
555.00 SCSU Student (*with valid HootLoot ID)
$55.00 SCSU Faculty/Staff (*with vaild HootLoot ID)
Seating: Reserved
8:00pm.
Over the past three decades, saxophonist, Walter Beasley, has artfully and dynamically redefined the phrase “musical Renaissance Man” for the modern generation. Considered by fans and critics alike as the “heir to Grover Washington, Jr.’s Throne,” Beasley is the acclaimed saxophonist, vocalist, educator, and entrepreneur of the decade. As the highest selling full-time Professor / Recording Artist in history, the Boston-based musician has long mastered an exhilarating high wire act of balancing a successful career as a contemporary jazz recording artist and performer with an equally thriving presence in the field of music education.
A leading alto and soprano saxophonist and prominent vocalist all the same, Beasley is hailed by fans for his thrilling performances along the East Coast and throughout the U.S. and Caribbean. Notable performances include the all-star tour To Grover, With Love, performing alongside Chuck Loeb, Buddy Williams and Andy Snitzer.
A native of El Centro, CA, Beasley found his calling in the 1970’s after his Aunt gave him his first Grover Washington, Jr. record at the age of nine. During his early teens, Beasley played sax and sang in various bands throughout Southern California. In the following years, Beasley attended the prestigious Berklee College of Music and graduated alongside such prominent classmates as saxophonist, Branford Marsalis, and vocalist, Rachelle Ferrell. Upon graduation, Beasley accepted a teaching position at Berklee where he continues to share his musical genius with students, nearly 30 years later.
William Prince
He is a Contemporary Jazz Saxophonist, with a soulful sound and approach. He’s been fortunate to perform with artists such as: Phil Perry, Chris “Big Dog” Davis, Jeff Bradshaw, Doobie Powell, & Carol Albert. William has released several singles under his name, with his previous national releases being “Sumthin’ Sumthin’ “(Maxwell classic) in 2017, “Mainstream” (produced by Judah Sealy) in 2021 and “Roll On” (Produced by Adam Hawley). You can also catch William performing in the Massachusetts/Connecticut/New York areas with Jazz Bassist, Ace Livingston.
Tickets:
$60.00 General Public
555.00 SCSU Student (*with valid HootLoot ID)
$55.00 SCSU Faculty/Staff (*with vaild HootLoot ID)
Seating: Reserved
