"Walter Beasley is one of the leading jazz sax artists in the world. Over the last four decades, his recordings have consistently appeared in the top 20 of Billboard's contemporary jazz charts and has sold over 40,000 records. Walter Beasley is an anomaly: a successful performing musician who posssesses the rare skill of understanding the musical process beyond the intuitive. This special ability enables Walter to communicate with aspiring musicians in a way that removes the sense of mystery that sometimes enshrouds our profession."

- Branford Marsalis