WHO IS THIS "SAX GUY" THAT YOU SPEAK OF?
Versatile and engaging musician. Over twenty years of professional experience. Ben The Sax Guy is uniquely skilled multi-instrumentalist. Since 2017, Ben has performed six shows as a featured performer with Dave Matthews. Ben is an original member of the critically acclaimed Postmodern Jukebox, going all the way back to the initial inception of the group. In July of 2018, Ben began performing on a part-time basis with the Hot Sardines. And in October of 2018, he performed as a fill-in for two on the Off-Broadway show Smokey Joe's Cafe.
Ben also has three of own original projects. He is also the founder of the jazz-funk quartet "Ben And Friends" and the co-founder of the jazz trio "The Owlz." He also performs a solo live looping show with many different instruments. With all four saxophones as his primary instruments, Ben also plays clarinet, flute, trumpet, vocals, melodica, keys, guitar, ukulele, bass, beatbox, and percussion. Ben is a staple of the Brooklyn scene and can be found playing all over the place, playing many different styles of music. Ben The Sax Guy has performed in front of 20,000 people, and has also performed in front of 20 people. He loves playing and enjoys both types of experiences.
Ben The Sax Guy has performed onstage alongside the following notable Broadway and television stars: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Neil Patrick Harris, Michael Cerveris, Laura Benanti, Puddles Pity Party, Grammy-winner Tim Kubart, and Lena Hall. He has also performed with the following top-notch bands and solo artists: Haley Reinhart, 10,000 Maniacs, J. Geils Band, G Love and Special Sauce, Blind Boys of Alabama, Rebirth Brass Band, Shawn Phillips Band, Bernie Worrell Orchestra, Max Creek, Hungry March Band, Jojo Mayer, Thundercat, Lord Jamar.
Ben's consistent, extensive work as a music side-person (or rather- supporting thespian) over the last fifteen years is a culmination of his talent, enthusiastic personality, and passion for musical collaboration. Whatever musical situation Ben is involved in, his virtuosic, high-octane performances are well received by responsive, dancing audiences all over the world.
Ben also has three of own original projects. He is also the founder of the jazz-funk quartet "Ben And Friends" and the co-founder of the jazz trio "The Owlz." He also performs a solo live looping show with many different instruments. With all four saxophones as his primary instruments, Ben also plays clarinet, flute, trumpet, vocals, melodica, keys, guitar, ukulele, bass, beatbox, and percussion. Ben is a staple of the Brooklyn scene and can be found playing all over the place, playing many different styles of music. Ben The Sax Guy has performed in front of 20,000 people, and has also performed in front of 20 people. He loves playing and enjoys both types of experiences.
Ben The Sax Guy has performed onstage alongside the following notable Broadway and television stars: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Neil Patrick Harris, Michael Cerveris, Laura Benanti, Puddles Pity Party, Grammy-winner Tim Kubart, and Lena Hall. He has also performed with the following top-notch bands and solo artists: Haley Reinhart, 10,000 Maniacs, J. Geils Band, G Love and Special Sauce, Blind Boys of Alabama, Rebirth Brass Band, Shawn Phillips Band, Bernie Worrell Orchestra, Max Creek, Hungry March Band, Jojo Mayer, Thundercat, Lord Jamar.
Ben's consistent, extensive work as a music side-person (or rather- supporting thespian) over the last fifteen years is a culmination of his talent, enthusiastic personality, and passion for musical collaboration. Whatever musical situation Ben is involved in, his virtuosic, high-octane performances are well received by responsive, dancing audiences all over the world.