Eli Bennett
Eli Bennett is a notable jazz saxophonist and the first born son of Powder Blues Band drummer Daryl Bennett.[1][2] He is considered an emerging talent, and has gained recognition in Canada's jazz scene.[3][4] He was also a Fraser Valley Music Awards nominee in 2016.[5]
Background
Bennett was introduced to music by his father when he was around was twelve years old.[6] Eli, who was the first born son used to make his bed and sleep in his father's studio.[7] He received the CBC Galaxie Award at the National Jazz Awards in Toronto around 2009.[8]
Career
In 2014, Bennett played at the TD International Jazz Festival which also featured Bobby McFerrin. At the Performance Works event, Bennett received some positive attention for his cover of a Kenny Wheeler composition.[9] In December of that year, Bennett was at the Simon Fraser University Goldcorp Center for the Arts playing in a charity event. Along with guest stars Roy and Rosemary, he was playing some jazz influenced Christmas tunes.[10]
In 2015, Bennett released his Breakthrough album.[11] The album was produced by Kirk MacDonald.[12] Also that year, leading his group, The Eli Bennett Quartet, he played at the TD Ottawa International Jazz Festival.[13] There he asnd his three-piece band opened the festival. They included songs from his debut album in their repertoire.[14]
2016
In March, backing Mary Zilba of Real Housewives, Bennett with Rosemary Siemens on piano, and Jesse Sukkau on vocals recorded a single "#VancoUBER" and released it on Youtube as part of a growing desire to see Uber in Vancouver.[15] In April, he appeared at Frankies with Jazz singer Ellen Doty.[16] In September, he played at the Festival Hall.[17]
Further reading
References
- ^ The Georgia Straight, June 10th, 2015 Eli - Bennett keeps his jazz audience-friendly by Alexander Varty
- ^ Toronto Star , June 12, 2015 How I got the jazz gene: seven artists reveal their roots - Trish Crawford
- ^ The Georgia Straight, May 11th, 2015 John Korsrud's Hard Rubber Orchestra remains as uncategorizable as ever - By Alexander Varty
- ^ The Ottawa Citizen, June 26, 2015 Music review: Joel Plaskett eases into Jazz fest concert - Patrick Langston
- ^ Abbotsford News, Apr 30, 2016 Nominees announced for Fraser Valley Music Awards
- ^ Metro Living Zine, October 13, 2015 - Let me introduce you to Eli Bennett - Marilyn R. Wilson Archived 2016-11-16 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Toronto Star , Fri., June 12, 2015 How I got the jazz gene: seven artists reveal their roots - By Trish Crawford
- ^ Island Jazz, June 4, 2009 Exclusive Island Jazz Interview With Young West Coast Saxophone Sensation Eli Bennett - Rick Gibbs
- ^ The Vancouver Sun, 06.23.2014 Jazz fest offers stellar opening weekend - Marke Andrews
- ^ Vancity Buzz, Thu December 04, 2014 Top Line Vocal Collective Delivers Strong Performance for Charity - By Cathy Browne
- ^ JazzdaGama, Apr 6, 2015 Eli Bennett: Breakthrough - By Raul da Gama
- ^ The Georgia Straight, June 10th, 2015 Local Motion» Eli Bennett keeps his jazz audience-friendly - by alexander Varty
- ^ The Ottawa Citizen, June 27, 2015 Concert review: Eli Bennett Quartet in Confederation Park, by Chris Maskell - Peter Hum
- ^ The Ottawa Citizen, June 26, 2015 Music review: Joel Plaskett eases into Jazz fest concert - Patrick Langston
- ^ News Talk 980 CKNW, March 30, 2016 Real Housewife of Vancouver sings a love song for Uber
- ^ Jazz.Near.You Ellen Doty at Frankie's Jazz Club
- ^ Calgary Herald, September 12, 2016 Juno winners Metalwood reunite and help launch Calgary Illumin8 jazz series - Mike Bell