For one of the most amazing performances I've ever seen.

I was at the Late Night Session at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola Saturday night and you reminded me how music changes lives.

The talent present that night was amazing and it was the first time I had seen you perform. I was impressed beyond my wildest expectations.

Thanks for making the evening special.

Courtney L. Canfield

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Hi Benny, I am Chris Meenen's aunt. I serve on the board of a PGH nonprofit that is doing a fund raiser in June. would love to tell you more about it....
cell 412.290.2450. Thanks!!! Mary Jo

Hi Benny,

I am the photo editor at JALC and am seeking high resolution images of your for the Dizzy's listing on our website for your upcoming performance. Could you direct me to your publicity photos or email them to me?Thanks ever so much and happy holidays!

Elizabeth

Congrats to you Benny for your upcoming gig at the Metropolitan Room. Wish I could be there, yearning for your return to Fairfield! btw: love this greeting tune on your website..,ciao for now, Tom

hey buddy. i checked my old email and saw that you send out newsletters. please sign me up on my newer email. ryancsocrates@gmail.com. let me know if you have a longer stay in the burgh so we can get you in on a gig!

Hey Benny!

I just moved to Westchester and would love to come to a few gigs! Let me know which ones are must-sees :) And add me to the mailing list please!

Thanks and hope all is well.

See you soon,
Lydia

I just came across the videos of your performance at the NTC competition (killing - congrats on the win!!!) I was just wonering if you had heard about our opening in the Airmen of Note & if you might be interested... I know the military hang isn't for everyone, but it's definitely a great gig. Just thought I'd throw it out there!

- Tim Leahey

Really enjoyed your sets last night at NOLA. Please add me to your mailing list. I'm also the managing director of a univ performing arts center as well as the facilitie's recording engineer. Would love the opportunity to work with you. www,davidsykut.com

I"m glad to see all of the success stories about you. Now I need you to do me a favor. I would like to have your mother perform for us at Symphony East on March 18. Would you give me her phone number? The one in the book have been disconnectd.
Looking forward to hearing you again.

Thanks,

Violet Matteo

Hi, Are you avaialble to play at The Andrew Carnegie Library & Music Hall Sept 29th from 9 Pm till midnight? Thank you, Lois WHoley
PS My nephew, Matt, recommended you. Matt says you are fantastic! So, I hope you are available.

Hi Benny!
I like the web-site and would like to know who did it for you? I was told to contact you from Sal Richetti to get you to try and meet our son Bobby and listen to his voice and see if you two can network in the near future.
my cell is 412-670-2893 and please feel free to call me

well I recived a e mail from you I like you music we wold like to know your fees and dates you will be abole to perform for LA CUCINA GRAZIE ANNA

Very professional BB3. With the ability to locate your gigs now, I can actually attend one. Good luck this summer with your plethora of gigs-jw

Benny,

It was my honor to finally get to meet you and hear you play some. I wish I had taken the opprtunity to play soemthing with you - this is my loss. Next time I will sure to take the opprtunity. I felt I had my time as co-leader and it was a jamm session. I wanted to compliment you on many things but most importantly those outside of jazz trumpeting. I found you to be refreshing - personable, respectful, easy going yet passionate, and the consumate professional. These traits I didn't find in many others but you excelled in these. With your playing abilities you have but a great future ahead. Iam honored to call you a new friend. - David

Call me about Saturday performance. We do not want to move piano if you are using. Please call as soon as possible. 304-661-9591,

dude put me on your mailing list!!!

Put me on the mailing list my man.


Bomberman

Hello Benny -- years ago, in the mid 1940's , I played sanare drum in the University of Pittsburgh Marching Band. That's when your Grandfather was a very big part of the VMB [ Varsity Marching Band ]. I can remember Benny and his clowning to this day -- and all his hard work with the arrangements. I can remember one night at band camp when he played Hail To Pitt in waltz tempo. At the time, I was a bit mad at him, but, today I remember it as Benny being Benny !! A great guy !

I have some pictures of your GrandPa from that time period. If you would be interested in copies of them, I would be glad to send them to you.

Jack
412-963-7775

Hi Ben
Been wanting to get in touch ... We're doing a concert next month @ August Wilson Center ...
We should talk ..... Hope all is well and you're having
a good holiday break....

412 279 1233 home .... or email me .... Joe

hey benny congrats on your music and web. looks great. i wanted to hear some of your jazz but i can't get it to play. perhaps because i am at my work computer. i have an i-phone. anyway of getting any of your jazz on it? take care and keep it going.

Hello,

We've spoken once or twice over email, but I have to say thank you for the practicing tips and artists to listen to! I put your tips to work and I think that they had to do a lot with me getting the guitar chair in the Colorado All State Jazz Band after two years of being first alternate. Hope everything is going well with you!


Thanks,

Brian Galaviz

Hi Benny,
My mother talked to you a few weeks ago about playing at a party at the Perkiomen School in PA on Feb. 11. I didn't realize that she didn't formally book you. Can we do that as soon as possible. I am so excited that you will be coming!!
Rebecca LaFleur

Ben,
Congrats on the things your doing. Keep it going.
I just wanted to let you know that Mr E. and I got the gym
back. We can't wait till you get back in town. No ziggy on nothing. We hope you still got a little game left.
Wayland

amazing music.
COLONY will be available on cdbaby.com??
or others?
Thank you so much!

I wuold like to be added to your mailing list.

Hi Benny,

I just wanted to write and offer my congratulations on so many great things that are happening for you! You sound great on here as I unfortunately haven't heard you in so long. I love your website too! Best, Steve Hawk

Benny, Please let me know when your cd becomes available. Al

nice working with you today and this wednesdy. I will find a case for your granfathers valve bone and get it to you wednesday. al

Add me to your mailing list, fool!

I need some harmonica lessons. Do you give college kids a discount?

Addplease

Yes, please add me to your list!

Barb Wilkins

Hello,

This is directed more towards practicing. I was just wondering what practice methods you used/use to develop your jazz chops. Was the majority just transcribing?

Thanks,

Brian Galaviz