Jim Beard, Steely Dan Keyboardist, Dead At 63
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The Grammy-winning jazz pianist was touring with Steely Dan as openers for the Eagles on their "Long Goodbye Tour" and last performed on Jan. 20.
Jim Beard, who joined rock band Steely Dan as keyboardist in 2008, has died. He was 63.
The musician died Saturday in a New York City hospital from complications due to a sudden illness, a representative confirmed to Deadline.
Beard, who worked with jazz icons like Wayne Shorter and John McLaughlin, was mourned by his band on their website.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of our friend and colleague,” they wrote.
Beard was prolific as a professional jazz and fusion rock musician. According to his website, he performed with the Metropole Orchestra, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Lincoln Center Orchestra throughout his decades-spanning career.
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