Jon Beshay: Jazz Musician in New York

About Jon Beshay

Jon Beshay is a New York City–based jazz musician heard in club settings such as Ornithology Jazz Club. He has worked alongside players including Todd Herbert, Jeremy Manasia, Jason Clotter, Larry Banks, Anthony Pearlman, Brent Lerman, Jules Gardener, and Charlie Lincoln, moving between small-group lineups and leader-driven dates. His approach leans toward ensemble listening and flexible phrasing, with attention to how parts interlock rather than spotlighting the soloist. Online, his footprint is modest, with a small Spotify following that reflects a scene built on rooms and regular collaborations.