Warren Benbow

Warren Benbow (2013)

Warren Benbow (* 22. December 1954 in New York City ) is an American drummer of the Creative Jazz .

Live and act

Benbow studied drums and percussion with Warren Smith and Morris Goldenburg ( New York Philharmonic ) at the High School of Performing Arts . He continued his studies at Mannes College with Walter Rosenberger and Dong Wong Park. He also received training in the jazz mobile from Freddie Waits and Tootie Heath . On the mediation of Waits he accompanied singer Betty Carter , then he played with Nina Simone and Larry Willis . In 1982 he was a founding member of James Blood Ulmers (bassless) band Odyssey ; he was at the albumsOdyssey , Bloody Guitar , Part Time , Live at the Caravan of Dreams and Reunion this, z. Partly expanded to include other musicians, trios involved.

Benbow has also worked with Jimmy Owens , Eddie Gomez , Olu Dara , Michal Urbaniak and Teruo Nakamura , as well as a theater musician on Broadway . He has also worked for Whitney Houston , Gwen Guthrie , LL Cool J , SWV , and Mary J. Blige .

Discographic notes

Harmolodic Adventure (CD Baby, 2013, with Al MacDowell , Brandon Ross, Jay Rodriguez, Graham Haynes , Chris Theberge, Pete Drungle, Charles Burnham )
Luther Thomas & Dizzazz, Yo 'Momma (Moers Music 1981)
Nina Simone, Emergency Ward ( RCA Victor 1972)

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personal data
SURNAME	Benbow, Warren
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American jazz musician (drums)
DATE OF BIRTH	December 22, 1954
PLACE OF BIRTH	New York City