Steely And Kibordis, Jim Beard Dies At The Age Of 63 Due To Sudden Sickness

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JAKARTA - The jazz musician from the United States, Jim Beard, passed away last weekend. Pianis and keyboardist who played a lot with other major musicians died at the age of 63.

In addition to People, Beard's representation said the musician died on Saturday, March 2 at a hospital in New York.

Jim Beard is said to have experienced complications caused by sudden illness. He was surrounded by those closest to him as soon as he breathed his last.

Steely Dan, the legendary rock band where Beard has been a member for a long time, has also confirmed through their official website.

"It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of our friends and colleagues," read a statement on Steely Dan's official website.

For information, Jim Beard was born in Pennsylvania on August 26, 1960. Throughout his career, he was highly respected for his work while collaborating with jazz legends such as Wayne Shorter, John McLaughlin, John Scofield, Pat Metheny, and others.

In addition to his work as a composer and producer, Beard joined Steely Dan in 2008 and remains a member of the main tour.

According to his biography, Beard also published more than 100 compositions and produced music for well-known jazz artists such as Eliane Elias, Esperanza Spalding, Mike Stern and many others.

Jim Beard has also released six solo studio albums and appeared in major orchestras, such as Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Metropole Orchestra, and Detroit Symphony Orchestra.

In 2007, Beard won the Grammys over his contribution as a leading artist to The Brecker Bros.'s song Some Skunk Funk, which brought home the gramofon for the best major jazz anambel album.

These keyboard players recently traveled with the group Reelin in the Years, as they were supporting rock icon The Eagles on their last tour known as The Long Goodbye.

He last went on stage and played in front of more than 18,000 fans at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona on January 20.