MUSIC
DISCOGRAPHY
A LOT OF LIVIN' TO DO
2020
Benack's sophomore album captures the joy that playing jazz has given him his entire life. Benack takes influence from some of his favorite trumpeters and vocalists making this record as much about the cool crooning of Chet Baker as the hard-bop flair of Freddie Hubbard. Musicians on this album include: Drummer, Ulysses Owens Jr.; Bassist, Yasushi Nakamura; Pianist, Keelan Dimick; and special guest vocalists Veronica Swift and Alita Moses.
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ONE OF A KIND
2017
Benny's freshman album features longtime musical collaborators Emmet Cohen & Alex Claffy, as well as Ulysses Owens Jr. on drums and veterans like Joel Frahm and Yotam Silberstein. Already a comfortable bandleader, this first album showcases Benack's trademark arranging skills re-imagining standards like Close to You and I Only Have Eyes For You, while also showcasing his original compositions like One of a Kind and Kiss Me Slowly.
DISCOGRAPHY
A LOT OF LIVIN' TO DO
2020
Benack's sophomore album captures the joy that playing jazz has given him his entire life. Benack takes influence from some of his favorite trumpeters and vocalists making this record as much about the cool crooning of Chet Baker as the hard-bop flair of Freddie Hubbard. Musicians on this album include: Drummer, Ulysses Owens Jr.; Bassist, Yasushi Nakamura; Pianist, Keelan Dimick; and special guest vocalists Veronica Swift and Alita Moses.
ONE OF A KIND
2017
Benny's freshman album features longtime musical collaborators Emmet Cohen & Alex Claffy, as well as Ulysses Owens Jr. on drums and veterans like Joel Frahm and Yotam Silberstein. Already a comfortable bandleader, this first album showcases Benack's trademark arranging skills re-imagining standards like Close to You and I Only Have Eyes For You, while also showcasing his original compositions like One of a Kind and Kiss Me Slowly.
THIRD TIME'S THE CHARM
2023
Benack's third full-length solo album aptly titled "Third Time's the Charm" represents his full maturation as an artist. Featuring Emmet Cohen's trio in the rhythm section alongside special guests such as Peter Bernstein, Bria Skonberg, Chad LB, Michael Stephenson & more, this album solidifes Benack's standing as a top artist in today's Jazz scene worldwide.
SEASON'S SWINGIN' GREETINGS
2021
Co-led by Benack and GRAMMY-winning composer Steven Feifke's Big Band, this holiday project captures all the magic of the Holiday Season in full ensemble glory. Familiar Christmas and Hannukah classics abound, plus new original additions to the holiday songbook, as well as featured guests.