Jazz, TX Presents: Benny Green- Solo Piano

Mon, Aug 26

Jazz, TX is proud to present American jazz pianist Benny Green! Born in New York in 1963, Benny Green grew up in Berkeley, California, and began classical piano studies at the age of seven. Influenced by his father, a tenor saxophonist, his attention soon turned to Jazz. As a teenager, Mr. Green worked with Eddie Henderson. He also gained experience with a 12-piece big band led by Chuck Israels. After graduating from Berkeley High School and freelancing for a year, he moved to New York in 1982. There he met veteran pianist Walter Bishop Jr., who became his teacher. After a short stint with Bobby Watson, Mr. Green worked with Betty Carter between 1983 and 1987. Later that year he became a member of Art Blakey's band, the Jazz Messengers. He remained with the Jazz Messengers until he joined Freddie Hubbard's Quintet in late 1989. In 1993, Mr. Green was hand picked by Oscar Peterson to receive the first Glenn Gould International Protege Prize in Music from the City of Toronto. Since 1997 Mr. Green has focused on leading his own trios, and in recent years as a solo pianist. His recording career encompasses more than one hundred sessions. Some of Mr. Green's recordings include “Prelude" (1988), "These Are Soulful Days" (1999),“Naturally” (2000), “Magic Beans” (2012), and “Solo” (2023). He has also recorded "Oscar & Benny" with Oscar Peterson. Benny Green owes his inspiration to the greats: Thelonious Monk, Bud Powell, Horace Silver and Oscar Peterson. As always our kitchen and bar are open for dinner service. See you at the show!