Bevan Manson

Composer BEVAN MANSON has received commissions from Sierra Chamber Music, the San Francisco Symphony, First Night Boston, and L.A. Chamber Orchestra violist Victoria Miskolczy. He recently wrote and conducted string arrangements for saxophonist Gary Smulyan at NYC's Blue Note. His "Irony Untold" for 2 French horns and piano will be premiered at Albuquerque's Chatter Chamber Cabaret on October 13th. The Washington Post called his Piano Quartet "powerfully polyrhythmic, and sweetly melodic". The American Music Center awarded Bevan a CAP grant for this composition in 2008. His California Concertino for Flute and Chamber Orchestra was premiered by Katherine Fink of the Brooklyn Philharmonic, and also performed by L.A. Chamber Orchestra flutist David Shostac with the Brentwood-Westwood Symphony. Bevan is also known for his unique jazz piano style. His CD on Iris Records, "Rhythm Chowder" is somewhat of an underground classic. He performs often in the L.A. area with his trio and many other groups. (for more info go to bevanmanson.com)