Melodic Revolution Records is proud to announce the signing of Jef Bek, the acclaimed U.S. Progressive Rock multi-instrumentalist, composer, academic, and radio host, for the release of his forthcoming album, “Gyascutus.”
“Gyascutus” will mark the fourth album of Bek’s career and his first release under the Melodic Revolution Records umbrella. The album is currently targeted for release in spring 2027.
“Jef and I first met over coffee more than a year ago,” says Nick Katona, founder and president of Melodic Revolution Records. “We hit it off immediately and quickly realized that, beyond sharing a good cup of coffee, we had something else in common: we both love to produce and release great music. That first meeting set in motion what has grown into a wonderful musical partnership, and I’m thrilled to welcome Jef to the Melodic Revolution Records family.”
Bek brings a diverse and deeply creative background to his work. As a Progressive Rock composer and multi-instrumentalist, he has developed a distinctive musical voice shaped by his work across recording, live performance, theater, academia, and radio.
He is particularly recognized for composing and directing original live music for theatrical productions in Chicago and Los Angeles, including collaborations with such notable organizations as Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Geffen Playhouse, and New Crime Productions.
With “Gyascutus,” Bek continues his exploration of progressive music while bringing together his broad experience as a composer, performer, and musical storyteller. The upcoming album represents a new chapter in his creative journey and the beginning of a new partnership with Melodic Revolution Records.
In a statement from Jef:
“I’m thrilled to be partnering with Nick Katona and joining the esteemed Melodic Revolution Records family! I grew up loving the great progressive rock bands of the ’70s. As I developed as a musician, composer and performer, I discovered that the music I was writing felt more at home in a theatre than in a bar, and I went on to spend much of my musical career writing and performing music for original theatrical productions.
When I returned to my first musical love and released Distant Starlight in November 2023, I really didn’t know anyone in the prog community. I began forming new friendships through social media, and before long I connected with Nick Katona, who seemed to be a conduit for all this wonderful independent musical energy. I immediately recognized a kindred spirit in Nick. and in his passion for supporting musicians who dare to make music that you didn’t know you would love.
I couldn’t be happier that Gyascutus has found a home at Melodic Revolution Records.“
— About Jef Bek —
Jef Bek is a U.S. Progressive Rock multi-instrumentalist, composer, academic, and radio host whose work spans music, theater, education, and broadcasting. His career includes composing and directing original music for theatrical productions in both Chicago and Los Angeles, with collaborations including Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Geffen Playhouse, and New Crime Productions.
“Gyascutus,” Coming Spring 2027
“Gyascutus” will be Jef Bek’s fourth album and his first release with Melodic Revolution Records. Additional album details, artwork, track information, pre-order opportunities, and release announcements will be revealed as the project moves toward its spring 2027 release.
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