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Ben Stack
Funk / Blues / Jazz



Paris, Ile-de-France
France

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Member Since10/4/2006
Band Websitewww.benstack.com
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All these tracks were recorded live (with no over dubs) to 8bit mini disk format. They are not perfect, nor are the meant to be but they are live! So if the eneggy hits ya it's for real.

Thanks to Marten Ingle:Bass, Vincent Gornot: Drums, and (second) last, but not least my dear friend Denis Martinet without whom none of this would have been possible.

I would also sincerely like to thank -for all the thankless work that's never seen (unless it's not there!)- Dominique Brunet without whose ingenuity, know how, and expertise this project would never have gotten on stage! All photography by Jean Miart

With special thanks to the musicians and friends who make me sound good when I'm doing what I do: Vincent Gornot-drums, Denis Martinet- Keys- Marten Ingle -Bass- Danny Montgomery-Drums - Oisin, Domi, Lana, Baldrick and all the choir. Thank you one and all.

InfluencesBill Evans, T.S. Eliot, Larry Carlton, P.G. Wodehouse, Chet Baker, Donald Fagen, John Martyn, Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Randy Newman, Little Feat, W.B.Yeats, Vladimir Nabokov, James Joyce, Jackson Pollock
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Here's a kind of goofy video of a sound check in Paris, France. It was filmed by my good friend and keyboard player Denis Martinet on a small numeric camera. It features Danny Montgomery on kit, Marten Ingle on fretless and Ben Stack on guitar.

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This was recorded in a small bar in Paris, France. It features me on guitar,drum box and bass guitar. My friend Denis Martinet plays keys and helps keep me on the "straight and narrow". It's not great quality but it funky.The colours area little Carole Reiff, a photographer who I happen to adore (look at her Chet Baker work). I don't know who recorded it bit I wish he/she would get in contact so I could give them their just credit!

Bref extrait d'un concert privé de jazz/blues rue Broca à Paris, par Ben Stack (guitare) et Denis Martinet (claviers) le 18 juin 2008. Le 52 rue Broca est l'adresse de la maison de production de Jérôme Bonaldi et des éditions Les Contrebandiers.

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Ben Stack has recorded and toured internationally for more than 25 years, both as a solo artist/songwriter and session guitarist varying in style from Jazz to folk - and almost everything in between. As a result of these widely differing musical experiences, he explores, and often fuses, different aspects of funk, jazz, folk, blues and rock. Switching between acoustic and electric guitars, on which he often uses a variety of stomp boxes and other effects, it is a singular experience to hear the sounds he can produce from an acoustic guitar. He uses about a dozen different tunings and incorporates an highly personal picking style which almost sounds like percussion adding a unique flavor to his sound. The first thing that strikes you when you see Ben live is the sheer energy and personality the man exudes. It's like being taken on a journey that can be anywhere from soothing, to dark, often highly emotional, to down right funky. You never really know what to expect. I'v heard him several times play the same song but one night it's pure jazz and the next it's funk ...or folk .... or an improvisation of where the mood takes him. Even though the scope of his improvisations can take you in many different directions, it's almost impossible not to follow him where ever he takes you. It really amazing to watch people who normally would never listen to jazz or folk become entranced by the hypnotic energy Mr. Stack puts out. The second thing is the way he involves you in an interplay between raw emotion and controlled delivery. Following him as he communicates through his guitar and voice you feel that he's talking to you personally. The list of luminaries he has work with, played with and collaborated with range from John Martyn to Ray Brown.

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Ben Stack a enregistré et tourné internationalement pendant plus de 25 ans, en tant qu’artiste auteur-interprète et également que guitariste pour des groupes ou musiciens, dans des styles allant du jazz au folk, en passant par d’autres styles de musique. Fort de ces différentes expériences, il explore et mélange dans ses propres morceaux différents aspects de la funk, du jazz, du folk, du blues et du rock. Alternant entre guitares électriques ou acoustiques, il utilise différents effets, et les sons qu’il en tire sont vraiment surprenants. Il exploite différents tunings, y mêle un style de picking très personnel, parfois proche de percussions ce qui donne à sa musique un son très particulier. La première chose qui vous accroche quand vous voyez Ben Stack jouer live, c’est tout d’abord son énergie et sa personnalité qu’il exulte. Il vous transporte d’une ambiance apaisante vers un univers plus sombre, puis vers quelque chose de plus funky, mais on se laisse emporter par les émotions qu’il transmet au travers de sa voix, de sa guitare et des ses paroles. D’un concert à l’autre, on ne sait jamais vraiment à quoi s’attendre, si ce n’est d’être emballé par son charisme sur scène : un même morceau peut être du pur jazz un soir, et complètement funk une autre fois, ou folk. Il laisse une large place à l’improvisation, mais d’une certaine façon celle-ci est toujours contrôlée. Il construit ainsi une sorte de tension qui mobilise l’attention de la salle à chaque instant. On a le sentiment qu’il s’adresse à vous, individuellement, et vous emmène avec lui là où son feeling l’emporte. Ben Stack a collaboré avec bon nombre de musiciens fabuleux comme John Martyn, Ray Brown et bien d’autres encore.


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Stellabella

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Nov 26 2009 12:07 AM

Fala Galera!! Confiram o clipe de "Às Vezes" da banda Stellabella, trilha sonora da série "Beijo, me Liga" que rola de 2a a 6a feira no Canal Multishow!!!! Lembrando que o clipe estreou na MTV, dia 15/11 no LAB BR!

Jeff Moats

Jeff Moats



Nov 26 2009 12:07 AM

Dear Ben Stack,
It's after Halloween and the busy holidays are approaching. Take a break and drop by to listen to my featured songs. You may find my music to be just the calm you need during this hectic time of the year. I appreciate your friendship and I hope you enjoy the music. I wish you much joy and peace.

Musically,

Jeff Moats
XAVIER PILLAC

XAVIER PILLAC



Nov 26 2009 12:07 AM

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Nov 23 2009 6:41 PM

Yep les loulous!

Nouveau titre "Feverish" en écoute sur notre page!

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Jessica Dorsey - Clip sur ma page !

Jessica Dorsey - Clip sur ma page !



Nov 23 2009 2:04 PM

Bonjour, Mon premier clip est enfin disponible sur mon space. Viens faire un tour. Bonne fin de week-end. Jessica Dorsey
Glyn Bailey &The Many Splendid Things

Glyn Bailey &The Many Splendid Things



Nov 23 2009 2:03 PM

'ey up.
Thanks for the myspace ad request...

I guess we all get weary of artists asking us to 'check out our tunes'...

So...We just ask people to write a cheque out, saves time!

;-)

Dave Hontz

Dave Hontz



Nov 20 2009 10:09 AM


Thanks for adding me.
Hope all is well & you
had a great weekend!


orlando rojas

orlando rojas



Nov 16 2009 11:49 PM

Salut!! Je passais par ici pour dire bonjour et pour dire que j'ai ajouté deux nouveaux titres sur ma page myspace. J'espère que tu pourras les écouter. Bonne semaine!!
Tempérance

Tempérance



Nov 16 2009 10:10 AM

Bonjour Ben Stack,

Voici notre album, Inséparable...
est disponible aujourd'hui!

A+

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Pépé jOe

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Nov 13 2009 7:31 PM

Salut!!Merci pour tout!!
JOHN KREMER / Latest C.D. -Release

JOHN KREMER     /     Latest C.D. -Release



Nov 13 2009 7:31 PM

Welcome to my new site, Ben.

Thank you so much for the add

and let the good vibes flow.

Stay in touch if you like and have a relaxed time.




NEW C.D. OUT NOW:

www.myspace.com/johnkremerlatestcdrelease

Grtz, John.
Thomas Ottogalli

Thomas Ottogalli



Nov 13 2009 7:31 PM

Hey Ben Stack !
Posted a few samples from my new album.
Should be out soon.
Feedback on the music welcome...

See you soon,

T.
Rob Lowdon

Rob Lowdon



Nov 13 2009 7:31 PM

Hey there,

I've just added a new song onto my profile, why not stop by and have a listen?

Hope you enjoy,
Peace, Rob.
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MK DISTRIB Online Store



Nov 12 2009 6:12 PM

Thanks for the add and welcome on MK DISTRIB ONLINE STORE !! If you need sum good westcoast cds, come check our catalogue with EASTWOOD "STREET GAME", SNOOP DOGG'S PRODUCER TERRACE MARTIN "SIGNAL FLOW", DJ 2HIGH "WESTCOAST GANGSTA SHIT", GANGTAPE REMIXTAPE VOL 1 & 2, french gangsta rap with WEST RIDER VOL 1 & 2 , LS "DIFFERENT" and many more !!!
Much support !!
mo

mo



Nov 12 2009 6:12 PM

Bonjour Ben... et... errr... sorry, just the usual shameless self promotion plug...


Jean-Philippe ICHARD

Jean-Philippe ICHARD



Nov 12 2009 6:12 PM

Hello!

Merci pour l'ajout ;-)

Bonne semaine, musicalement

Jean-Philippe

Sophie Valentino

Sophie Valentino



Nov 12 2009 6:11 PM

Bonjour!!!

Mon nouveau titre "Avant de dire goodbye" est en ligne sur ma page.
Bonne écoute
à bientôt
Sophie
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Nov 12 2009 6:10 PM

And the sun that shines will light a path for you.

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Nov 12 2009 6:10 PM


Cliquez ici pour télécharger

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nouveau Single : It's up to you en écoute !
Artiste : Trinytha Feat Self
Music producer : sum sidus Production
Produit par : Firme Records


ps : laisse ta trace et dit moi ce que tu pense du single sur mon space peace





was up, I just inform you that a bomb just to send!
New Single: It's up to you
Artist: Trinytha Feat Self
Music producer: sum Sidus Production
Produced by: Firm Records


ps: leave your mark and told me what you think of the single on myspace peace


ELECTRIC SPASM

ELECTRIC SPASM



Nov 9 2009 3:05 PM

salut Ben Stack!! merci de nous avoir acceptes !!! ELECTRIC SPASM
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Louasso Blues band



Nov 7 2009 3:22 PM

Thanks for the add.
Blues Is Love!!
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Nov 7 2009 3:22 PM

Hi and thx for the add/request!
Merci!!!
Don't hesitate to drop a word on our myspace if you've liked what you heard.
Hope to read you soon
Greets
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Courir Les Rues

Courir Les Rues



Nov 6 2009 4:47 PM

Salut Ben !



Courir Les Rues & sa Band’ c’est énorme !

Un spectacle complètement cuivré pour une série de dates exceptionnelles… et un concert UNIQUE à Paris :

LUNDI 16 NOV.  A L’EUROPEEN 20h précise
5 rue Biot 75017 Paris M° Place Clichy
www.leuropeen.info 01.43.87.97.13
Prévente 14€ / sur place 18€ (14€ pour demandeurs d’emploi….)
1ère partie : Chloé Lacan (ex-Crevette d’acier)

10 musiciens sur scène : les 4 de Courir Les Rues auxquels s’ajoutent 3 sax de haute voltige, 2 cuivres prêts à en découdre et 1 batteur à l’affût. Des arrangements pointus, tantôt big-band, tantôt fanfare tourbillonnante. Le tout au service des mots et des mélodies. Une musique enivrante à souhait, endiablée pour une soirée de fête. Il faudra être beau pour ce rendez-vous !

***PARLEZ EN AUTOUR DE VOUS ! Pour ceux qui souhaitent nous filer un coup de main pour communiquer sur ce concert, répondez à ce mail, ce sera avec plaisir.***

à bientôt.
Courir Les Rues

Jean-debile (tcherno-buzz!!!)

Jean-debile (tcherno-buzz!!!)



Nov 3 2009 8:44 PM

Bonsoir,
Le 3 TITRES electro dance rock Kitsch de jeandebile, intitulé : TCHERNO-BUZZ est en écoute sur notre myspace! Bonne écoute! (bientôt en téléchargement gratuit avec pochette + bonus)
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Nov 1 2009 12:47 PM

Salut! tout va bien j'espère, je passe te souhaiter un bon dimanche... @+
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