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University of North Texas alumni landed all over the nominations for the 63rd annual Grammy Awards. Some didnât get a degree from the College of Music, but many did â and at least one is on the faculty.
From Best Country Song to Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album, the Mean Green left its musical mark in 15 categories.
âWeâre proud to see that many of our College of Music alumni and faculty members have been nominated for or contributed to Grammy-nominated projects for 2021,â College of Music Dean John W. Richmond said. âAlthough not the only measurement of success, being nominated for a Grammy is an extraordinary accomplishment, and we send a heartfelt congratulations to all who were recognized.â
Samohi grad John Beasley receives four Grammy nominations
Dec. 14, 2020 at 6:00 am
Santa Monica High School graduate and Jazz musician extraordinaire John Beasley has earned four Grammy nominations, placing him in the top tier of nomination-getters tied with popstars Justin Bieber and Billie Eilish.
Beasley received two nominations for his 16 piece Jazz Ensemble MONK’estra: one for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album for “MONK’estra Plays John Beasley”, and a second for Best Arrangement Instrumental or A Capella arrangement for “Donna Lee”.
He was also nominated for Best Jazz Vocal Album for conducting and arranging “Holy Room: Live at Alte Oper” performed by Somi with Frankfurt Radio Big Band, and Best Arrangement Instrument and Vocals for arranging “Asas Fechas” performed by Maria Mendes.