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Benny Benack III

Benny Benack III is an Emmy-nominated virtuoso, establishing himself as a dual-threat authority in modern jazz.

As a trumpeter, his fiery command of the post-bop vernacular channels masters like Kenny Dorham and Freddie Hubbard. His instrumental prowess is matched by his vocal ability, delivering standards and original compositions with a sly, expressive, post-Sinatra showmanship.

This rare talent was recognized in the 2025 Downbeat Readers Poll where he won Rising Star Male Vocalist and placed #8 as a Rising Star Trumpeter.

Benack III's superb intonation and bracing virtuosity allow him to execute astounding, originally composed vocalese (complex solos with written lyrics). A highly capable pianist as well, he stands as a leading voice among today's multi-instrumental jazz elite.

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