John Benitez Tuesday Jam – Bebop-Latin Jazz Jam

A monthly Latin jazz jam by Acoustic Memories at Terraza 7, presented in part with the support of Flushing Town Hall. Musicians of all levels are welcome to sit in with the house band led by renowned bassist John Benitez.

Presented by Acoustic Memories, with support from The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) and Flushing Town Hall.

Admission: $20 Cover Charge for Mezzanine – $10 Cover Charge for Jammers in the Jam Session

Featuring:

• John Benitez / Bass. 

• Eric Stern / Piano

• Noah Myers / Guitar

• Austin Ford / Trumpet

• George / Drums

A Latin jazz jam session where musicians come together to perform, collaborate, and connect in Queens, NY. All musicians are welcome to sit in and play with the house band, hosted by bassist John Benitez.

Everyone is invited to enjoy and support live jazz at one of New York City’s most vibrant music venues. The music starts at 8:00 PM—bring your horn!

About John Benitez:

In the world of Latin jazz and Latin American music, John Benitez is widely regarded as one of the greatest bassists of his generation. A six-time GRAMMY Award winner, he has performed and recorded with some of the most influential artists in jazz and Latin music, from Tito Puente to Chick Corea, leaving an undeniable mark on the genre.

His extensive recording credits include Roy Hargrove’s Crisol (whose album Habana won the GRAMMY Award for Best Latin Jazz Performance), David Sánchez (Obsesión, a GRAMMY-nominated recording), Wynton Marsalis, Tito Puente, Michel Camilo, Dave Valentín, Eddie Palmieri, Bobby Watson, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Antonio Hart, Danilo Pérez, Kenny Kirkland, Chucho Valdés, Will Calhoun, Dave Samuels, Rubén Blades, Seis del Solar, Mongo Santamaría, the Caribbean Jazz Project, the Mingus Big Band, Ximo Tebar, Luis Perdomo, Dafnis Prieto, Ravi Coltrane, and many others.