Benny Green (pianist)

Benny Green (born April 4, 1963) is an American hard bop jazz pianist who was a member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. He has been compared to Bud Powell and Oscar Peterson in style and counts them as influences.

For the British jazz saxophonist, see Benny Green (saxophonist).
Benny Green
Photo by John Dugan
Background information
Born (1963-04-04) April 4, 1963
New York City, New York, U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Piano
LabelsCriss Cross, Blue Note, Telarc, Sunnyside
Websitebennygreenmusic.com
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