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Ben Young

Guitarist, Teacher, Composer

About Me

Ben Young is a guitarist and guitar teacher in the Washington, DC area with 15 years of playing experience. He has recently completed his study at the Berklee College of Music earning a Bachelor of Music with a major in professional music. In addtition to his own solo projects he has worked with Jenee (a soul/funk vocalist based out of DC), the Desiderates (alternative rock), the Death of a Manager (psychedelic folk-rock), and United Diaspora (funk). His most recent project, "Ruminations" is an EP of original modern jazz for quintet, and is available for free download. *FOR BOOKING OR LESSONS PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL HERE OR AT: [email protected]

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Member Since: 12/29/2005
Band Members: The Ben Young Quintet: Jeremy Sinclair - Trumpet & Flugelhorn, Joe Albano - Tenor & Soprano Saxophones, Ben Young - Guitar, Dan Carpel - Double Bass, Alex Raderman - Drums
Influences: Miles, Trane, Jimi, Herbie, Bob, Dave Holland, Wayne Shorter, Jim Hall, etc.
Sounds Like: A bit of a throwback to the Miles Davis Quintet of the mid to late 60's, a mix of post-bop and free jazz with a guitaristic side.
Type of Label: None