Solo Jazz Pianist for Events in London
Ben graduated with an MA in Jazz Piano (Merit) at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in 2015. At the RWCMD, Ben studied under respected jazz artists such as Huw Warren, Paula Gardiner, Iain Ballamy, Dave Cliff and Steve Waterman.
He also attended masterclasses under such Jazz luminaries as Gilad Hekselman, Jacqui Dankworth, Empirical, Tim Garland, Stan Sulzmann, Polar Bear, Kit Downes and John Turville. Ben’s musicianship was developed and nurtured at a young age whilst a chorister at Exeter Cathedral (2001-2005).
Originally primarily a trumpet player, Ben played in the Devon Youth Jazz Orchestra (2005-2010). During his time with DYJO, Ben could attend workshops with artists such as Mark Lockheart, Mark Nightingale, Dave O’Higgins, Bruce Adams, Clark Tracey, John Etheridge and Greg Abate.
Ben was also invited to attend regional masterclasses with the National Youth Jazz Collective (NYJC), whose Piano tutors included Mark Donlon and Liam Noble.
Since graduating from the Jazz Masters course at RWCMD, Ben has played at many major music venues in London and the UK.
Repertoire
- Aint Misbehavin
- Aint No Sunshine
- Alice In Wonderland
- All The Things You Are
- All Of Me
- As Time Goes By
- Autumn Leaves
- Berkley Square
- Beyond The Sea
- Blue Train
- Blue Moon
- Billie’s Bounce
- Blue Monk
- Body And Soul
- Bouncin’ With Bud
- Cry Me A River
- Come Fly With Me
- Detour Ahead
- Devil May Care
- Dolphin Dance
- Dream A Little Dream
- Embraceable You
- Every Time We Say Goodbye
- Fly Me To The Moon
- Footprints
- Fever
- Four On Six
- Freddie Freeloader
- Georgia
- Get Happy
- Girl From Ipanema
- Green Dolphin Street
- Harlem Nocturne
- Have You Met Miss Jones
- I Loves You Porgy
- I Get A Kick Out Of You
- I Got Rhythm
- I Only Have Eyes For You
- It Don’t Mean A Thing
- I’ve Got The World On A String
- I Hadn’t Anyone Till You
- I’ve Got A Crush On You
- I’ve Got You Under My Skin
- I’ve Never Been In Love Before
- I Could Write A Book
- It Had To Be You
- In A Sentimental Mood
- Jordu
- Let There Be Love
- Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off
- Let’s Fall In Love
- Lonnie’s Lament
- Love For Sale
- Lullaby Of Birdland
- Misty
- My Funny Valentine
- My One And Only Love
- Makin Whoopee
- Moanin’
- My Favourite Things
- Naima
- Night And Day
- The Nearness Of You
- On The Sunny Side Of The Street
- One By One
- Our Love Is Here To Stay
- Pure Imagination
- Round Midnight
- Satin Doll
- Someday My Prince Will Come
- Summertime
- So What?
- Stardust
- Smile
- Skylark
- Somewhere Over The Rainbow
- The Song Is You
- The Nearness Of You
- The Lady Is A Tramp
- Take Five
- Take The A Train
- The Glory Of Love
- The Days Of Wine And Roses
- The Way You Look Tonight
- They Cant Take That Away From Me
- There Will Never Be Another You
- What A Difference A Day Made
- What A Wonderful World
- What Is This Thing Called Love?
- When I Fall In Love
- When You Wish Upon A Star
- Wave
- Well, You Needn’t
- Watermelon Man
- You Make Me Feel So Young
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