PIANIST - PRODUCER
Benito Gonzalez
Two times Grammy Awards Nominee - First prize Winner of The Great American Jazz Piano Competition - Steinway & Sons Exclusive Artist.
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About BENITO
Today a rising tide of young jazz pianists are attempting to find their distinct voices by taking cues from their elders. But only a few take their artistry beyond their predecessors to make bold 88-key statements on their journeys to new vistas, fresh sounds, inspired expressions. That personal-touch devotion to the wonders of the instrument brings with it a certitude of intuitive creativity.
“Benito Gonzalez played his own piece, “Starting Point,” was a bold, dramatic means of introduction to a robust, sharply incisive style with more body movement than the other four pianists combined. The other Monk tune (“Evidence”) actually escalated the intensity. This was a perfect example of emotional resonance – he brought the audience into the action, making them feel invested in the execution of his vision. His solo take on “Polka Dots and Moonbeams” evoked the memory of Art Tatum, in that is was “more” than a ballad.
- Jacksonville Times
PERFORMANCES
In Concert
You can catch any of Benito’s performances around the world with any of his projects his trio most recently features Buster Williams and Lenny White, He also play some selected side man concerts with Kenny Garrett and a few others artist.
AVAILABLE SOON 2025
Live Album
Benito Gonzalez new album will be released everywhere later in 2025
Bookings
Please send an email for any performance inquiries tutorials or master classes.
