Kurt Bestor elevates audiences at Kayenta “In High Places”
By Merrie Campbell-Lee
On Sept. 7 at 7:30 p.m., internationally acclaimed musician Kurt Bestor will perform his “In High Places” concert in view of the majestic red rock mountain range surrounding the outdoor plaza at the Center for the Arts at Kayenta in Ivins.
In his third concert at Kayenta, the renowned keyboardist, accompanied by his band of musicians, will perform a collection of original songs inspired by nature and creative minds like John Wesley Powell and Leonardo da Vinci. Some are new, unreleased pieces and others are from his recent albums, “Sketches, Seasons, Innovators” and “Outside the Lines.”
Bestor loves playing in intimate settings like Kayenta.
“I get to connect with the audience in ways I can’t in larger concert halls and venues,” Bestor said. Throughout the concert, Bestor weaves in the stories behind each song and why and how he wrote them in his warm, humorous style.
“You can’t help but feel his own journey through his music, and it touches everyone in a different way,” says Elise West, a lifelong friend, fellow musician, and devoted fan. “It’s the reason people go to his concerts. Everyone comes to their own interpretation of what the music means for them personally.”
Bestor’s unique style has earned him legions of loyal fans around the world. His sound is powerful and, he hopes, “elevating,” having the capacity to evoke joy, serenity, and ecstasy. His composing and performing talents has garnered Emmy awards and Grammy nominations. He’s best known for his Christmas music, but he’s also written over 40 film scores for national television and commercials. And he’s played live concerts to more than half a million people in the past 28 years.
Tickets are $35 and$10 for children and students. Purchase online through kayentaarts.com, or call (435) 674-2787.
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