The fusion of world rhythms and straight-ahead jazz make this
passionate performer an audience favorite all over the world. Benito
Gonzalez is being recognized as an exciting pianist and composer for
his well-received debut album, “Starting Point” (Christian McBride,
Antonio Sanchez, Rene McLean, Ron Blake) and as winner of the 2005
Great American Jazz Piano Competition.
Presently, Benito is creating a very personal body of work for his
sophomore album as a leader that will feature him as an improviser.
He is also touring with international jazz artist, Kenny Garrett,
adding numerous festivals and international jazz club dates to his
credit. Benito has shared the stage with Curtis Fuller, Pharaoh
Sanders, Bobby Hutcherson, Christian McBride, Rene McLean, Steve
Turre, Hamiet Bluiett, Antonio Sanchez, T.K. Blue, Nicholas Payton
and Jackie Mclean.
His multi-cultural talents have led him to appear on numerous
recording dates; from American jazz masters to West African musicians
to Latin bands. He has also served as musical director for several
Venezuelan recording artists. Under his own name, Benito’s
appearances include the Clarice Smith Center for the Performing Arts
at the University of Maryland and the Jacksonville Jazz Festival. Buy the CD, Starting Point here: CDBABY LINK for BENITO GONZALEZ: Starting Point -->
Hola Benito, Thanks for the friendship! We love your music and we all know what a phenomenal musican and composer you are because we have all had the honor to play with you in different settings. We hope we get an opportunity to collaborate again with you in the future.
GREETINGS FROM PARIS where I have come back !!! Well it's been really great having you over the phone - let's just hope next time we'll meet up back ... so I do hope everything's still going awesome for you !!!
I'll give you call soon before my legal activity turns back to a crazy pace ...
HOLA!!! Saludos Musicales, Visita mi myspace y podras escuchar un pequeno adelanto de mi proximo trabajo discografico YAOUNDE HI!!!!! Musical Greeting, visit my myspace and you will be able to listen a small preview of my upcoming release YAOUNDE. Mucha Paz, amor y musica Much Peace, Love and Music
HOLA!!! Saludos Musicales, Visita mi myspace y podras escuchar un pequeno adelanto de mi proximo trabajo discografico YAOUNDE HI!!!!! Musical Greeting, visit my myspace and you will be able to listen a small preview of my upcoming release YAOUNDE. Mucha Paz, amor y musica Much Peace, Love and Music
HEYYYYY !!!! Got give you another call ... departure back to Paris is already scheduled for Aug. 17 ..... yet I still don't know if I'll be able to travel to NYC - I'll do my best to be there at least 2 days !! Anyway, i'll let you know !!
And I am going to listen to your music now...I've just returned from South America, very nice flavors in music. Will look for you in NYC.. Take care, R
