Benny Benack Iii Quartet at Black Cat

Benny Benack III, the Emmy-nominated trumpeter and vocalist, is redefining jazz cool for a new generation. At just 33, he’s already headlining clubs and festivals around the globe, with his latest album, Third Time’s the Charm, climbing to #2 on the JazzWeek International Radio Charts in 2023. Known for his electric trumpet style that channels the greats like Freddie Hubbard and Louis Armstrong, Benny pairs fiery brass with his smooth, post-Sinatra vocals, delivering both with a laid-back swagger that’s uniquely his own. His 2020 album, A Lot of Livin’ to Do, featuring Christian McBride and Veronica Swift, went viral, making his vocalese on "Social Call" a must-learn for singers everywhere...

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Benny Benack III, the Emmy-nominated trumpeter and vocalist, is redefining jazz cool for a new generation. At just 33, he’s already headlining clubs and festivals around the globe, with his latest album, Third Time’s the Charm, climbing to #2 on the JazzWeek International Radio Charts in 2023. Known for his electric trumpet style that channels the greats like Freddie Hubbard and Louis Armstrong, Benny pairs fiery brass with his smooth, post-Sinatra vocals, delivering both with a laid-back swagger that’s uniquely his own. His 2020 album, A Lot of Livin’ to Do, featuring Christian McBride and Veronica Swift, went viral, making his vocalese on "Social Call" a must-learn for singers everywhere. Millions more have caught his sound through collaborations with the Grammy-winning 8-Bit Big Band and the viral sensation Postmodern Jukebox. Recently named #1 Rising Star Male Vocalist and a top Rising Star Trumpeter in Downbeat’s 2025 Readers Poll, Benny is captivating audiences everywhere—from his residency at Smalls Jazz Club to Emmet Cohen’s “Emmet’s Place.” His double-threat artistry has also made him a powerhouse online, where fans from every time zone tune in to catch his performances. Charismatic and endlessly energetic, Benny Benack III is bringing jazz to new heights, carrying the tradition forward with a style and passion that feels timeless yet fresh. Catch him live, and you’ll see why he’s one of the hottest names in jazz today.

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