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. Ben is currently a featured instrumentalist for the critically acclaimed Postmodern Jukebox. He is also the founder of the jazz-funk quartet "Ben And Friends" and the co-founder of the jazz trio "The Owlz." With all four saxophones as his primary instruments, Ben also plays clarinet, flute, trumpet, vocals, melodica, keys, guitar, ukulele, bass, beatbox, and percussion. Ben has also regularly appeared on the New York scene with other acts such as the clever theatrics of The Skivvies and the house band for the famously mysterious production that is Sleep No More. You can also find Ben utilizing a live looping machine to loop all of his instruments and perform both original and cover songs as a one-man band. His latest solo EP, Lucky Star, can be found on his bandcamp page.
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 sideman 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 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 sideman 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.
