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 --
