From Jazz Trumpet to Hollywood - Jeff Beal: Scoring Pollock, House of Cards & Metropolis

Host Mike talks with composer Jeff Beal about his wide-ranging career — from jazz trumpet and early breakthrough with Pollock to TV and film work like House of Cards and Monk. They discuss Beal’s current projects, including his piano etudes, a new choral work premiered by the LA Master Chorale, a Rod Serling documentary score, and his upcoming world premiere of a new score for Fritz Lang’s Metropolis. The conversation also explores Beal’s creative process, the influence of jazz, his move back to New York, how the pandemic reshaped his priorities, and his experience living with multiple sclerosis — with music playing a central role in both his artistry and wellness. Learn more about Jeff: Jeff Beal.com Jeff on YouTube