Bebop Into the Bayfest with Benny Benack III

On April 28th, South Jersey Jazz Society presents “Bebop into the Bayfest with Benny Benack III.” Benny will perform one show at The Gateway Playhouse at 7PM.

By age 30, trumpeter and singer Benny Benack III has proven to be that rarest of talents: not only a fiery trumpet player with a stirring command of the postbop trumpet vernacular in the vein of Kenny Dorham and Freddie Hubbard, but also a singer with a sly, mature, naturally expressive delivery in the post-Sinatra mold, performing standards and his own astute songs with a thrilling sense of showmanship. His superb intonation and bracing virtuosity enable him to handle astounding feats of originally composed vocalese (complex solos with written lyrics). On top of it all, he’s a highly capable pianist as well.

This FREE event is sponsored in part by the Somers Point Bayfest Committee. Bayfest is the largest outdoor festival in Somers Point and features numerous live music stages, hundreds of crafters, a wide assortment of food vendors, children activities and more. Bayfest will be held on April 30th along Bay Ave. in Somers Point for more info visit facebook.com/Bayfest-Somers-Point.