Ben Paterson
Piano, Organ
43 age
June 23, 1982 Birthday
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Birthplace
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Ben Paterson is a jazz pianist, organist, composer, and occasional vocalist based in New York City. He launched his career in Chicago, joining NEA Jazz Master Von Freeman’s band in his early twenties and performing with him for the next seven years until Freeman’s passing in 2012. Paterson has since collaborated with renowned jazz artists including Catherine Russell, Bobby Broom, Houston Person, and Samara Joy, appearing on her Grammy winning album. He has released seven albums as a bandleader and performed internationally, opening for legends such as Steely Dan and B.B. King. Known for his joyful swing, impeccable touch, and soulful honesty, Paterson continues to perform at premier venues and festivals around the world.
Trivia
Ben Paterson was the First Place winner of the inaugural Ellis Marsalis International Jazz Piano Competition in 2018. Ben Paterson was designated a Steinway Artist in 2019. Ben Paterson has a video courses available on his website and Patreon page.
Early Life
Ben Paterson, born in 1982, was raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He began studying classical piano at the age of six and discovered a passion for jazz in his early teens. Throughout high school, he honed his skills at the Settlement Music School in Philadelphia. In 2004, Paterson moved to Chicago to study political science at the University of Chicago, but after a year, he left to join the band of NEA Jazz Master Von Freeman. He performed regularly with Freeman until the saxophonist’s passing in August 2012.
Ben Paterson Solos
2023
Piano solo - Detour Ahead - 2023
4/4 ballad in B♭ major at 66 BPM
Organ solo - Walking in the Sunshine - 2023
4/4 shuffle in G major at 127 BPM
Piano solo - Blame it On My Youth - 2023
4/4 ballad in B♭ major at 61 BPM
Piano solo - I Could Have Danced All Night - 2023
4/4 swing in F major at 126 BPM
Piano solo - I've Got A Crush On You - 2023
4/4 ballad in C major at 67 BPM
Piano solo - Blame it On My Youth - 2023
4/4 ballad in B♭ major at 64 BPM
2022
Piano solo - Can't Get Out of This Mood - 2022
4/4 swing in F major at 135 BPM
Piano solo - Social Call - 2022
4/4 swing in B♭ major at 151 BPM