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marco benevento keyboard and circuit-bent toys reed mathis bass andrew barr drums
Marco Benevento saturday, october 31, 9PM YBCA forum
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For an exhilarating glimpse into the future of jazz keyboards, look no further than Marco Benevento. A melodically inventive musical adventurer who artfully employs pedals, amplifiers, rejiggered electronic toys and sundry effects, Benevento has forged a fascinating repertoire of songs by the likes of Neil Young, Led Zeppelin and Beck, interspersed with wildly original compositions. His indie rock influenced duo with drummer John Russo brought a bracing jolt of improvisation into settings like Lollapalooza, SXSW and Bonnaroo, while on his own Benevento has collaborated with funk- and rock-steeped players such as Charlie Hunter, Stanton Moore and Phish’s Trey Anastasio. His latest album Me Not Me is a gorgeously textured session featuring bassist Reed Mathis (Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey) and drummers Matt Chamberlain (Bill Frisell, Garbage) and Andrew Barr.

“Seemingly incapable of resisting an unexplored musical direction, Benevento can, essentially, do just about anything.” los angeles times