Release Date: 24 January 2020
Label: Steeplechase Lookout
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 716043314027
Genres: Jazz  Contemporary  
Release Date: 24 January 2020
Label: Steeplechase Lookout
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 716043314027
Genres: Jazz  Contemporary  
Description
SteepleChase LookOut begins 2020 with this piano trio album by French pianist/composer Marc Benham (also known as Benhamou), alongside bassist John Hébert (Fred Hersch) and drummer Eric McPherson (Fred Hersch, Ethan Iverson, Jackie McLean).
Benham started to play piano at very young age and his prodigious talent enabled him to perform professionally with Dixieland and New Orleans oriented jazz bands while still a teenager. Through expansive performing experience of diverse styles of jazz piano Benham developed his personal, original voice.
Here on his debut on SteepleChase Benham showcases his dynamic and at the same time lyrical artistry of piano trio. Benham is also a dedicated educator who teaches jazz piano at the Conservatoire CIMP (Paris 17) and at the Bill Evans Piano Academy also in Paris.
"Whether it's stride, classical music or modern jazz, Marc Benham has an incomparable grasp of the material both in fiery and in controlled manner. He whirls but delivers a melodic and clear musical concept that testifies both harmonious and technical skills." - France Musique
Personnel: Marc Benham (piano), John Hébert (bass), Eric McPherson (drums).
Tracklisting
Federico Bonifazi
Kirk Lightsey
Duke Jordan Quartet
Nicki Adams & Michael Eaton
David Friesen
Khan Jamal Trio
Caroll Liebowitz & Nick Lyons
JP Schlegelmilch
Stephane Kerecki; Marc Copland; Tore Brunborg; Fabrice Moreau; Ralph Alessi
Quatuor Hanson; Philippe Hattat; Theo Fouchenneret; Emmanuel Jacquet; Rodolphe Thery
Ensemble Fractales; Elis Hallik
Ensemble InterContemporain
Carla Rees, RSNO Wind Ensemble
Silvia Tarozzi; Deborah Walker; Julia Eckrardt
Orchestre Victor Hugo; Orchestre National de Bretagne
Alexej Gerassimez, SIGNUM saxophone quartet