WALTER BEASLEY

Walter Beasley brings his award-winning blend of smooth jazz, saxophone, and soulful vocals to Birchmere. An alto and soprano saxophonist, singer, composer, producer, and educator, Beasley has released 26 albums since 1987 and has spent decades performing, recording, and mentoring musicians.

Beasley began performing at age 13 with Los Elegantes and later devoted 35 years to teaching at Berklee College of Music. He founded Affable Publishing and Affable Records, has created educational DVDs, written four books, and continues to teach through online classes and short social-media lessons. His honors include Billboard’s 2019 Smooth Jazz Artist of the Year and Soul Tracks’ 2023 Instrumentalist of the Year.

The page highlights his return to nationwide touring in 2023 after taking time away to care for his parents, along with recent releases including the singles “Déjà Vu,” “Nice and Easy” featuring Najee, “Lil’ Darlin’,” and “Do You Wanna Dance” featuring Rebecca Jade. Related projects include the album *Do You Wanna Dance*, the *Nice and Easy* cookbook, and *Performance Insight (for Musicians) Vol II*. His subsequent projects include the albums *Live & Blessed* and *Tribute to Soul*, the book *Quotes for Grown Folks*, reissues of *Go With The Flow* and *Backatcha!*, and the Spanish-language album *Sin Palabras*. He is also developing The Bleu Zone Ambient Improv, an ambient music channel on YouTube.

When: October 30

Showtime: 7:30 pm

Tickets: $59.50; $75.80 through Ticketmaster; $66.50 at the Birchmere Box Office

Box Office: Tickets are also available at the Birchmere Box Office on any night with a show, from 5:00 to 9:00 pm.

Performer: Walter Beasley

Venue: The Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305

Website: https://walterbeasleyofficial.com/

Phone: 703-549-7500

Run time: Not specified.

Ages: Not specified.

Accessibility: Not specified.