tag:benpaterson.com,2005:/blogs/news--2News2021-05-28T11:40:16-05:00Ben Patersonfalsetag:benpaterson.com,2005:Post/66426092021-05-28T11:40:16-05:002021-05-28T11:47:38-05:00Patreon - Performance And Analysis<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.patreon.com/benpatersonmusic"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/157553/07f00a2f24af0389298c8b11b2838f8326b6e2c9/original/patreon-10.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a></p>
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<p>Hello Everyone,</p>
<p>Hope you're all doing well! I wanted to let you know about a series of videos I do on my Patreon page called <strong>'Performance and Analysis.'</strong> Each week I take a classic Jazz or Blues standard, play a couple choruses, and then go through and examine some of the <strong>key harmonic and improvisational concepts</strong>. </p>
<p>It's great for those of you who want to take a <strong>deeper dive into the music</strong>. Below is a quick excerpt from my look at All The Things You Are. If you're interested, <strong>visit me on Patreon at:</strong> <a contents="www.patreon.com/benpatersonmusic" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.patreon.com/benpatersonmusic" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/benpatersonmusic</a></p>
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<p>I'm excited to announce that I've finished a video tutorial of my arrangement / recording of Isn't She Lovely. My most popular song on YouTube to date, I recorded an instructional tutorial containing over 50 minutes of note by note analysis and demonstration, going over everything from voicings and harmony to soloing techniques. </p>
<p>Here's a preview video if you're interested. The full video is available on the teaching page of this site for $29.99. Thanks!</p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="lYkkuCqDhhY" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/lYkkuCqDhhY/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lYkkuCqDhhY?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Ben Patersontag:benpaterson.com,2005:Post/63567562020-06-17T15:00:22-05:002020-06-17T15:01:02-05:00Live Stream Show Saturday 6/20, All Proceeds Donated to the Equal Justice Initiative<p>Hope you can join me for a Live Stream Concert this coming Saturday June 20th, 4:00 PM ET. </p>
<p>$10 Cover Charge, All proceeds will be donated to the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI)</p>
<p>Registration at:</p>
<p>You are invited to a Zoom webinar. <br>When: Jun 20, 2020 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) <br>Topic: Live Stream Concert - Proceeds donated to the EJI </p>
<p>Register in advance for this webinar: <br><a contents="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LAfH1IiqReyDkZbd0_l1dA&nbsp;&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LAfH1IiqReyDkZbd0_l1dA">https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LAfH1IiqReyDkZbd0_l1dA </a></p>
<p>After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.</p>Ben Patersontag:benpaterson.com,2005:Post/63093272020-05-08T13:38:42-05:002020-06-03T13:36:30-05:00Zoom Live Stream Concert - 6/6, 4 PM ET / All Proceeds to the NAACP LDF<p>Hello Everyone, </p>
<p>This has been a painful week for all of us, seeing the escalation of violence, and confronting some of the persistant and endemic failings and injustices of our society. Hopefully this Saturday we can share in some good music, and be part of the solution, by raising money for the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. </p>
<p>This music that I play, and that I love, while it has from the beginning been inclusive and welcoming of all races and creeds, is at it's core black american music, and it would not exist without the black american experience. </p>
<p>The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. is America’s premier legal organization fighting for racial justice. Through litigation, advocacy, and public education, LDF seeks structural changes to expand democracy, eliminate disparities, and achieve racial justice in a society that fulfills the promise of equality for all Americans. </p>
<p>As usual there's a $10 'cover charge', but no drink minimum (or maximum), and you get the best seat in the house. Registration info below. </p>
<p>Hope to see you there, <br>Ben </p>
<p>Hi there, </p>
<p>You are invited to a Zoom webinar. <br>When: Jun 6, 2020 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) <br>Topic: Ben Paterson Live Stream Concert 6/6 </p>
<p>Register in advance for this webinar: <br><a contents="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ToZK567JSg2LsksI6wmwUw&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ToZK567JSg2LsksI6wmwUw">https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ToZK567JSg2LsksI6wmwUw </a></p>
<p>After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.</p>Ben Patersontag:benpaterson.com,2005:Post/60704992020-01-08T14:12:19-06:002020-01-08T14:12:19-06:00Chicago Jazz Magazine - Feature Interview<p>Had a great time sitting down with Mike Jeffers from Chicago Jazz Magazine for their January feature interview! We talked about my musical upbringing, formative years in Chicago, and what it's been like diving into the NYC Jazz scene. You can watch the whole conversation by clicking on the video below, and check out www.chicagojazzmagazine.com for the full issue.</p>
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<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="NzoxYox2BGA" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/NzoxYox2BGA/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NzoxYox2BGA?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Ben Patersontag:benpaterson.com,2005:Post/59350402019-10-22T11:43:57-05:002019-12-01T18:13:56-06:00New Christmas CD - Now available!<p>I'm excited to announce that I've just released a <strong>brand new Christmas CD</strong>! '<strong>I'll Be Thanking Santa'</strong> features piano trio renditions of some of my favorite holiday songs, plus 2 new additions of my own to the holiday songbook.</p>
<p>It's <strong>available in CD and digital download formats</strong> by clicking the Christmas CD link in the main menu, or on the photo below. Excited to share this music with you this holiday season!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/157553/82ad2d3535a7a173b37991848aaa6392120a8e0b/original/ill-be-thanking-santa-cover-small.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Ben Patersontag:benpaterson.com,2005:Post/57069902019-04-04T10:35:35-05:002019-06-19T23:20:14-05:00Lincoln Center - Oscar Peterson Tribute<p>It was such an amazing experience to perform at Lincoln Center this past February as part of their Tribute to Oscar Peterson. Performing in that beautiful hall, and sharing the stage with some of my favorite pianists like Kenny Barron, Benny Green, and Gerald Clayton, was an honor and an extremely enjoyable privilege. Here are a few photos from that night, thanks to everyone who helped make it possible, and to everyone who came out to see the show!</p>
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<p>Best wishes to you all for 2019. I'm very excited about a number of things coming up in the next few months, one of which is taking place at Lincoln Center on February 22nd and 23rd. </p>
<p>I'll be part of a fantastic line up of musicians paying tribute to one of my all time heroes, the great Oscar Peterson. Hope you can make it! For tickets and info click on the picture below:</p>
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<p>I'm excited to announce the release of my newest organ trio CD:</p>
<p>Ben Paterson Trio - Live at Van Gelder's.</p>
<p>This was an amazing project, recorded live in front of an audience at the legendary Rudy Van Gelder recording studio. I'm joined by my good friends Ed Cherry on guitar and Jason Tiemann on drums, as we play a collection of some of our favorite Jazz standards and Blue Note classics. The record is available now at <a contents="www.cellarlive.com." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.cellarlive.com" target="_self">www.cellarlive.com.</a></p>
<p>Check out this video about our experience in the studio, and how this trio came together. Hope you enjoy!</p>
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<p>I'm especially honored since all the other finalists were exceptional musicians and incredibly nice people. It was great to meet and perform for Mr. Marsalis and all the other judges, many thanks to everyone involved. Excited to see what opportunities come from this.</p>
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<p>These videos feature the same trio that can be found on my newest CD, That Old Feeling. Available here on this site under the 'New CD' tab, or at www.cellarlive.com</p>
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<p>Hello Everyone!</p>
<p>I'm very excited to be heading to Europe soon for 3 weeks worth of gigs. I'll be heading to Switzerland, Italy, and Sweden. If you're in the region I hope you'll come say hello! Schedule details below:</p>
<p>Switzerland:</p>
<p>February 20th - 24th - Ben Paterson Trio at Marian's Jazz Room, Bern</p>
<p>Italy: </p>
<p>February 25th - Alhambra Jazz - Frosinone <br>February 27th - Jam Session MiSvago - Casoria, Naples <br>February 28th - Pordenone <br>March 2nd - Music Art - Naples<br>March 3rd - Bebop Jazz Club - Rome</p>
<p>Sweden:</p>
<p>March 5th - E Street - Sundsvall ca 19.30<br>March 6th - Hudiksvall ca 19.30<br>March 7th - Obacka Jazz o Blues - Härnösand ca 20.00<br>March 8th - Gamla Teatern - Östersund, 19.30<br>March 9th - Ovik Brux - Örnsköldsvik ca 19.30 <br>March 10th - Skellefteå Alvy (Lunch concert) 13:00 <br>March 11th - 2 KÖK Acusticum KL 15.00</p>
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<p>Happy New Year everyone! </p>
<p>I hope 2017 was a great year for you all, looking forward to seeing what 2018 brings. </p>
<p>Thanks to an incredible showing of support by fans and friends around the US and overseas, I was able to complete my newest CD: That Old Feeling! I wanted to let you know about some CD release shows I've got coming up in New York, Canada and the Mid-West. I hope to see you there! </p>
<p>January 12th: Mezzrow Jazz Club, NYC, 11:00 PM <br>January 13th: APAP Showcase, 4th Floor New York Hilton, 2:30 PM <br>January 18th/19th/20th: Jazz Bistro, Toronto, 9:00 PM <br>January 23rd: Cliff Bell's, Detroit, 8:00 PM <br>January 25th: Jazz Estate, Milwaukee, 9:00 PM <br>January 26th/27th: Winter's Jazz Club, Chicago, 7:30 PM <br>February 8th: Mezzrow Jazz Club, New York CD Release Party, 8:00 PM </p>Ben Patersontag:benpaterson.com,2005:Post/49808922017-12-16T15:14:14-06:002019-02-28T20:54:25-06:00Ben's New CD - That Old Feeling - Coming Soon!<p>Hello Everyone,</p>
<p>I'm proud to announce that my new CD, That Old Feeling, will be released in early February on the Cellar Live Record Label!</p>
<p>This CD has been possible because of the incredible support and generosity of everyone who contributed to my recent Kickstarter campaign. I can't thank you all enough!</p>
<p>More on the CD to come, but keep an eye out for some pre-release shows in January and February in Toronto, Detroit, Chicago, Milwaukee, Switzerland and Sweden. Check the schedule page for more info, I hope to see you there!</p>
<p>Thanks again and best wishes!</p>
<p>Ben Paterson</p>
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