John Benitez Wednesday Jam / Latin Jazz Jam

A Latin jazz jam session held every Wednesday in Queens, NY, inviting musicians of all levels to perform and collaborate. All are welcome to sit in and play alongside the house band led by renowned bassist John Benitez.

Supported by New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) & Flushing Town Hall

Admission:
$15 Cover Charge for Mezzanine – $10 Cover Charge for Jammers in the Jam Session

Featuring:
John Benitez / Bass.

A Latin jazz jam session for all musicians to perform and collaborate every Wednesday in Queens, NY. All performers are welcome to sit in and play with the house band hosted by bassist John Benitez.

All are welcome to join us to listen and support live jazz at one of NYC’s most vibrant venues. The music starts at 7 pm, bring your horn!

About John Benitez: In the world of Latin Jazz/Latin American music, John Benítez is considered to be one of the greatest bassists alive today. With five GRAMMY awards to his name and performance credits ranging from Tito Puente to Chick Corea, his impact on the music world is unquestionable.

He recorded with Roy Hargrove’s Crisol band (whose recording, “Habana,” was awarded the Grammy for best Latin jazz performance in 1997), David Sanchez (the Grammy-nominated, “Obsession”), Wynton Marsalis, Tito Puente, Michel Camilo, Dave Valentín, Eddie Palmieri, Bobby Watson, David Sánchez, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Antonio Hart, Danilo Pérez, Kenny Kirkland, Chucho Valdés, Will Calhoun, Dave Samuels, Rubén Blades, Seis del Solar, Mongo Santamaría, Caribbean Jazz Project, Mingus Big Band, Kenny Kirkland, Antonio Hart, Mongo Santamaría, Ximo Tebar, Luis Perdomo, Dafnis Prieto, Ravi Coltrane, and many more.