Album Notes

“Ben has created a beautiful, introspective body of work reminiscent of some of the greatest jazz piano trios. His many contributions to the Bay Area jazz scene are what make the west coast such a rich and exciting destination for jazz lovers”. -- Susan Muscarella, Founder/Director, the Jazzschool

Since moving to the Bay Area from Los Angeles to attend UC Berkeley in 1994, Ben has become one of the most in demand jazz pianists in the area both as a leader and sideman. He has performed at Yoshi’s and the Kuumbwa Jazz Center, at the Healdsburg and SF Jazz Festivals, at Oakland’s Art and Soul Festival, and has also toured and performed throughout Japan. He has performed with many great musicians including Craig Handy, Akira Tana, Lorca Hart, Andrew Speight, Vince Lateano, Michael O’neill, and vocalist Kenny Washington. He also collaborates with his sister Stephanie who is a vocalist and songwriter living in San Francisco, and performs with her under the band name, “Stoli Rose.” Ben is also a faculty member of the Jazzschool in Berkeley, CA.