Benny Green: Exclusive Solo Performance

Tue, Aug 27

An adept jazz pianist with a deep understanding of the acoustic bebop, hard bop, and post-bop traditions, Benny Green built upon his early years as a prodigy, maturing into a nuanced and sophisticated virtuoso. Influenced by Bud Powell, Wynton Kelly, Bobby Timmons, and Oscar Peterson, Green emerged in the late '80s, garnering praise for his work with veterans Betty Carter, Art Blakey, and Ray Brown. He has regularly led his own groups, playing with luminaries Peter Washington, Kenny Washington, Carl Allen, and Christian McBride, releasing a bevy of well-regarded albums. While standards and acoustic straight-ahead jazz are his main focus, Green has continued to expand his approach, exploring his own inventive compositions. This evening, Green takes the Parker stage for a solo performance spotlighting the exuberance and sheer talent of the hard-swinging, hard bop pianist. Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue