Posted on 03/06/2024 12:24:27 PM PST by Morgana
Musician Jim Beard - known for his work with Steely Dan - has died at the age of 63, it has been confirmed.
The composer and producer passed away Saturday, March 2nd, in a hospital in New York City from complications due to a sudden illness, Deadline reports.
Beard had been a member of Steely Dan since 2008, and had also recently toured with legendary band the Eagles for their Long Goodbye tour.
Bear's last performance with Steely Dan was on January 20th in Phoenix, Arizona.
He was born on August 26, 1960 in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania before moving to New York in order to begin a music career.
It was there where he first began working with Steely Dan, Pat Metheny, John McLaughlin and Wayne Shorter.
Beard was a prolific studio musician as he also recorded with artists including Steve Vai, The Brecker Brothers, Dianne Reeves, Dizzy Gillespie, Meshell Ndegeocello, and Toninoho Horta.
In addition the musician has also published over 100 compositions featured on recordings by Michael Brecker, John McLaughlin, and several others.
He also published compositions for books including The New Real Book from 2005.
According to Deadline Beard has also appeared with the Metropole Orchestra, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and performed in major festivals such as JVC, Montreux, Live Under the Sky, North Sea, Montreal, and stages in venues such as Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, Royal Festival Hall, Blue Note (New York and Japan), CBGBs, Montmartre, in addition to many more.
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I was in 6th grade, but I remember that tune Do it Again. Brings back memories.
High school for me.
Music is a Time Machine.
For better or worse…sometimes.
Hey, maybe somebody will crap on your music when you die?
Eh?
So young. RIP Jim Beard. What talent you showed us. What enjoyment. Thank you.
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