Benny Benack III

Profile Information:

Pittsburgh Connection
born and raised...
Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers
Benny Benack Sr., Benny Benack Jr., Sean Jones, Eric DeFade, Max Leake, Jamie Moore, Roger Humphries, Flip Benack, Spider Rondinelli, Craig Davis, Sandy Staley, Ahmad Jamal, Jim Pugh,
Favorite Jazz Radio or media station
DUQ 90.5, Sirius sattelite radio channel 72 - Pure Jazz
Favorite Pittsburgh Jazz Venue
Martini's...Gullifty's...Backstage Bar (Cabaret at Theatre Square), CJ's in the Strip,Jackson's...anywhere they support jazz
About Me:
I love playing, listening, and performing jazz. I've been fortunate to have been brought up on jazz and where better to get an education than in a city as rich in jazz culture as Pittsburgh? I hope I can one day make a living playing the music I love and I know I'll be happy.
Artist or Fan
artist, fan, student

Comment Wall:

  • benny benack

    ok kid. thanks..............it's tough hangin' w/ a big dog like you!

    I practice more now than ever...thanks to you.

    Apr 15, 2008

  • Curtis Swift

    Heard your clip on Youtube. You sound great. Keep it up.

    Apr 15, 2008

  • SANDY STALEY

    HEY BENNY3,
    YOU ARE PART OF THE FUTURE OF JAZZ IN PITTSBURGH.
    WITH YOUR HERITAGE AND TALENT, YOU WILL BE AN
    ASSET TO MUSIC. WHAT HAPPENED WITH YOUR AUDITION?
    LOVE, STALEY

    Apr 15, 2008

  • Adam Brock

    Hey Man, we need to get together sometime! Us young newbies need to start forming strong connections together. Hope all is well. Let me know if you are going to go to any jams or gigs anytime soon.

    Apr 15, 2008

  • Erin Burkett

    Truly enjoyed hearing you this past Saturday..........Beautiful!!!
    Wishing all good things to you.

    Apr 15, 2008

  • Dr. Nelson Harrison

    Benny III,

    So glad to see you use the network to a fuller advantage. Please invite some of your peer group to join you.

    Apr 16, 2008

  • david shane

    what an introduction! cherokee sounds great! another inspiration! thanks! one day our trails may cross....you have another fan!

    Apr 16, 2008

  • Erin Burkett

    Huge thanks for your kind vote of confidence! I look forward to hearing you again around town.....Keep up the GREAT music!
    Erin : )

    Apr 16, 2008

  • Tony DePaolis

    Yeah, me and Adam played together at the Betty Carter Jazz Ahead program last month. And yes it is a small world: it was crazy the number of people who knew people. Anyhow, hope to see you out at the sessions sometime this summer.

    Apr 19, 2008

  • Chelsea Baratz

    Whadup lil Benny. You been out playin? You been sheddin? Call me. 412.215.9663

    Jun 21, 2008

  • Chelsea Baratz

    Damn! I haven't even seen that review yet. Just played with Corey in Chicago. Hoping to hear you play soon. How's it goin in Pittsburgh? I see a lot of musicians moving from the 'burgh lately.

    Sep 26, 2008

  • Luiz Santos

    Hi Benny,
    Check out my rhythm world!
    Be blessed,
    Luiz

    Sep 29, 2008

  • Curtis Swift

    Benny, Tell your dad that I have a bari. Eric DeFade told me he was needing one the other day. Tell him Hi too. I hope you are doing well

    Curtis

    Oct 31, 2008

  • Little E's Jazz Club

    Benny I will forward you one and will be giving you a call tomorrow. Thanks.

    George

    Nov 13, 2008

  • Jerry Butler

    I would love to feature "you" as my guest on my show..If I am not your friend..please add me...also please call me @ the offc at 757 538 3540...757 971 3733 for details...click on the banner below to be a guest...JB

    Feb 27, 2009