Benito Gonzalez

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.



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