Jesse Beckett-Herbert

Jesse Beckett-Herbert is a multi-instrumentalist and composer from Seattle. He attended the New England Conservatory where he studied with Mark Turner, Donny Macaslin and Jerry Bergonzi. He has performed with Dave Holland, Freddie Cole and Antonio Sanchez. Since graduating, he has been playing and teaching in the Boston and Portland areas and has performed with multiple Grammy nominated artists. He feels deeply fortunate to pursue his passion as his career.  

Teaches: Saxophone, Clarinet, Piano

Teaching Philosophy: Centering goals around the music that my students find most compelling. 

Music Influences: Bill Frisell, Lester Young, The Bad Plus, Bach

When I’m not making music: I'm outside

Favorite Place in Maine: Cutler Coast