Very Tall: Peter Beets Trio with Warren Wolf
“Such an awesome talent should be cherished and applauded, as it isn’t an everyday occurrence. Beets is a fully grown monster, and it may not be long before Jazz lovers on both sides of the ocean become aware of that.” – Jack Bowers, Cadence
Celebrating the 1962 classic album Very Tall by Milt Jackson & Oscar Peterson Trio with Ray Brown & Ed Thigpen!
Peter Beets, piano
Warren Wolf, vibraphone
Herman Burney, bass
Willie Bowman, drums
Renowned for his deep swing feel, masterful phrasing, and blues-infused touch, Dutch jazz pianist Peter Beets returns to Keystone Korner! With a career that includes collaborations with jazz greats like Chick Corea, Wynton Marsalis, Elvin Jones, George Coleman, Johnny Griffin and Benny Golson, and accolades such as the Prix Martial Solal and multiple Edison Jazz Award nominations and one win (Netherland's Grammys), Beets is celebrated for his electrifying performances and inventive reinterpretations. Besides his continuous work on playing in trio setting, Peter founded a big band with young professionals, called the New Jazz Orchestra. Downbeat hails Peter as “straight ahead excellence. A world class jazz act.”
