Share this postGig Review: John Beasley’s MONK’estra (June 9, Wgtn)simonsweetman.substack.comCopy linkFacebookEmailNoteOtherOTT - ReviewsGig Review: John Beasley’s MONK’estra (June 9, Wgtn)Simon SweetmanJun 10, 2018∙ PaidShare this postGig Review: John Beasley’s MONK’estra (June 9, Wgtn)simonsweetman.substack.comCopy linkFacebookEmailNoteOtherShareJohn Beasley’s MONK’estraOpera House, Wellington (8pm)Saturday, June 9John Beasley’s MONK’estra is a big band dedicated to playing the music of pianist/composer Thelonious Monk and for this performance the core of the America group was augmented by some local players including Rodger Fox and members from his jazz orchestra.Beasley’s a real talent, a mul…Keep reading with a 7-day free trialSubscribe to Sounds Good! to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.Start trialAlready a paid subscriber? Sign inPreviousNext