Marco Benevento

Biography

For an exhilarating glimpse into the future of post jazz piano, look no further than 32-year old Brooklyn-based artist Marco Benevento. A melodically inventive musical adventurer who artfully employs pedals, amplifiers, circuit bent toys and sundry effects around his acoustic piano set-up, Benevento has forged a fascinating repertoire of songs by the likes of Leonard Cohen, Led Zeppelin and Beck, interspersed with his own wildly original compositions.

Benevento first came to national attention with the indie rock influenced Benevento-Russo Duo for which he partnered with drummer Joe Russo. Together they brought a bracing jolt of improvisation into settings like Lollapalooza, Fuji Rock and Bonnaroo. On his own Benevento has collaborated with rock-steeped players such as Mark Eitzel, Stanton Moore and Phish’s Trey Anastasio, while also holding down the keyboard chair in the bands Garage A Trois and Surprise Me Mr. Davis.

Currently Benevento’s primary focus is both in the solo piano context and with his Trio featuring bassist Reed Mathis and drummer Andrew Barr. Their latest album Between The Needles & Nightfall is a gorgeously textured effort that has been described sonically as “Brad Mehldau meets MGMT in a scene from a Terry Gilliam film.”