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As one of the world’s premier living Jazz musicians, legendary bebopper Benny Green has established himself as a powerhouse pianist and bandleader, boasting concert appearances and recording credits with giants of the industry over the past 35 years.
Jazz sensibility comes naturally to Green, the NYC-born son of a jazz saxophonist and a Berkeley, California native. At a young age Green’s ear became fine-tuned to the art form, and he soon found himself invited to perform alongside Jazz icons like Betty Carter, Freddie Hubbard and Ray Brown. Art Blakey found Green’s swinging musicality to be the right ingredient and invited Green to join the ranks of his elite Jazz Messengers – this relationship would prove deeply influential to Green, who has since dedicated his career to straight-ahead hard bop.
Although featured in a wide variety of performance arenas, Green is in his element and shines as the leader of the Benny Green Trio. With drumming master Kenny Washington and revered bassist David Wong completing the piano trio, Green commands the stage, delighting international audiences in his 38th year as a bandleader.
Benny released his latest album, Benny’s Crib, on Sunnyside Records in June 2020. It features Benny’s classic trio with Benny on Fender Rhodes for the first time, as well as Veronica Swift on vocals and Anne Drummond on flute.
“From hotshot young lion to keeper of the jazz flame he has consistently electrified audiences with his live performances.”
“Nobody plays straight-ahead modern jazz piano with more swinging joy and finesse than Benny Green.”