Bio
Ben graduated with an MA in Jazz Piano (Merit) at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in 2015. Whilst at the RWCMD Ben studied under respected jazz artists such as Huw Warren, Paula Gardiner, Iain Ballamy, Dave Cliff and Steve Waterman. He also attended masterclasses under such Jazz luminaries as Gilad Hekselman, Jacqui Dankworth, Empirical, Tim Garland, Stan Sulzmann, Polar Bear, Kit Downes and John Turville. Ben's musicianship was developed and nurtured at a young age whilst a chorister at Exeter Cathedral (2001-2005). Originally primarily a trumpet player, Ben played in the Devon Youth Jazz Orchestra (2005-2010). During his time with DYJO Ben was able to attend workshops with artists such as Mark Lockheart, Mark Nightingale, Dave O’Higgins, Bruce Adams, Clark Tracey, John Etheridge and Greg Abate. Ben was also invited to attend regional masterclasses with the National Youth Jazz Collective (NYJC), whose Piano tutors included Mark Donlon and Liam Noble. Ben was awarded bursaries to attend the Jazz course with Keith Tippett at Dartington International Summer School from 2005 - 2008. In 2010 Ben attended the Tim Richards Jazz Piano summer school in London, and studied with Nikki Yeoh and Terry Seabrook.
Since graduating from the MA Jazz course at RWCMD, Ben has played at many major music venues in London and across the UK.
