The Vernon Spring musical journey traces various arcs, including jazz prodigy, experimental producer, and songwriter. Beste’s earliest musical exposure came from his father’s extensive record collection, which ranged from Thelonius Monk to Bob Dylan, D’Angelo to Luigi Nono. A former live pianist for Amy Winehouse, he has collaborated with Gabriels, Kendrick Lamar’s producer Sounwave, MF DOOM, Beth Orton, and more. New album, Under a Familiar Sun, is an intimate yet expansive exploration of sound, featuring contributions from Max Porter, Iko Niche, and aden. Out now: linktr.ee/thevernonspring