Marc Benham - Biotope

SteepleChase LookOut begins 2020 with this piano trio album by French pianist/composer Marc Benham (also known as Benhamou), alongside bassist John H�bert (Fred Hersch) and drummer Eric McPherson (Fred Hersch, Ethan Iverson, Jackie McLean).

Benham started to play piano at very young age and his prodigious talent enabled him to perform professionally with Dixieland and New Orleans oriented jazz bands while still a teenager. Through expansive performing experience of diverse styles of jazz piano Benham developed his personal, original voice.

Here on his debut on SteepleChase Benham showcases his dynamic and at the same time lyrical artistry of piano trio. Benham is also a dedicated educator who teaches jazz piano at the Conservatoire CIMP (Paris 17) and at the Bill Evans Piano Academy also in Paris.

Whether it's stride, classical music or modern jazz, Marc Benham has an incomparable grasp of the material both in fiery and in controlled manner. He whirls but delivers a melodic and clear musical concept that testifies both harmonious and technical skills. - France Musique

Personnel: Marc Benham (piano), John H�bert (bass), Eric McPherson (drums).