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Jim Beard
12+ albums
jazz fusionjazzjazz pianopowerfulworld fusion
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Jim Beard (born James Arthur Beard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 26 August 1960; died 2 March 2024) was an America jazz pianist, contemporary instrumental composer, arranger and record producer remembered for his collaborations with artists including Wayne Shorter, John McLaughlin, Pat Metheny, John Scofield, Mike Stern, Dennis Chambers and Bob Berg, amongst others. He was a touring member of Steely Dan from 2008 until his death in 2024 , with his final performance being in Phoenix, Arizona, on 20 January 2024. Beard began with piano at age seven and his classical teacher for almost twelve years was Mary Anne Rietz. As a teenager, he studied arranging with Don Sebesky, jazz piano with Roland Hanna, and studied privately with George Shearing for several years. He attended Indiana University, studying jazz under David Baker and classical piano under John Ogdon. Beard moved to New York in 1985 and became a touring member of John McLaughlin's Mahavishnu, started working relationships with Bill Evans and Mike Stern and had recorded with Dave Liebman. He also began producing many successful recordings for artists such as Mike Stern, Bob Berg, Evans and Eliane Elias. In 1986 he began a working relationship with Wayne Shorter that lasted until 2000. In 1988 he became a member of John Scofield's band and toured the world with Pat Metheny from 1992–1993. Beard worked in the studio and on stage with Victor Bailey, Rosa Passos, Toninho Horta, Ralph Bowen, Jon Herington, Steve
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Song Of The Sun
Advocate
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Best of Jazz Fusion
Revolutions
Truly...
Lost at the Carnival
Show of Hands
Mysterious Voyages - A Tribute To Weather Report
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MAHAVISHNU Re-Defined - A Tribute To John McLaughlin & The Mahavishnu Orchestra
Chunks & Chairknobs
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Who Loves You - A Tribute To Jaco Pastorius
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Jazz Fusion Highlights