Marco Benevento
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Marco Benevento (born July 22, 1977) is an American pianist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer, who has been a fixture of the New York
Early life
Benevento was born in Livingston, New Jersey, United States, in 1977.[1] He began playing piano at age seven. In his early teens Benevento was drawn to his four-track recorder, synthesizers and making home recordings. Benevento attended Ramapo High School and performed with various rock and experimental bands in Northern New Jersey and New York City. He graduated from Ramapo High in 1995 and Berklee College of Music in 1999.[2]
Career
Benevento has been a regular on the New York City contemporary, experimental jazz scene with his involvement in the Jazz Farmers (1999-2001), the Benevento Russo Duo (2002–present) and his own band (2006–present). Benevento has studied under and played alongside other keyboardists including Joanne Brackeen, Kenny Werner, John Medeski and Brad Mehldau. He has recorded and collaborated with musicians such as Matt Chamberlain, John McEntire, A. C. Newman, Rich Robinson, Stuart D. Bogie, Annakalmia Traver, Andrew Barr, Billy Martin, George Porter, Joe Russo, Mike Gordon, Trey Anastasio, and Phil Lesh.The keyboardist currently resides in the Woodstock, NY area with his wife and two daughters.[3]
Benevento's first studio album as a pianist, Invisible Baby, released in 2008, was nominated for Independent Music Awards Jazz Album of the year. Me Not Me, his second release, is a mix of original songs and covers such as "Heartbeats" (The Knife) and "Golden (My Morning Jacket). Benevento's third album, Between the Needles and Nightfall, was released in 2010 and his fourth album, Tigerface, was released in 2012. Tigerface features singer Annakalmia Traver of the band Rubblebucket and drummer John McEntire of Tortoise. Throughout all of his recordings Benevento plays an acoustic piano that is amplified by using pickups and effected with various effect pedals. He also makes use of circuit bent toys, drum machines and other synthesizers. Performances with his band include SXSW, Celebrate Brooklyn!, Carnegie Hall, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, the Pickathon Music Festival, and the Newport Jazz Festival.
Benevento toured with Ween bassist Dave Dreiwitz and drummer Andrew Borger from 2012 to 2016. In 2016, Karina Rykman took over on bass for Dave Dreiwitz who had started touring again with Ween.[4] In 2017 David Butler took over on drums when Andrew started playing with KD Lang and Pink Martini.[5]
The Royal Potato Family
In 2009 Benevento began his own record label with manager Kevin Calabro called The
Benevento Russo Duo
Benevento is one half of the
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Benevento is a member of Garage A Trois along with Stanton Moore, Skerik and Mike Dillon.
Benevento is a member of Joe Russo's Almost Dead, a Grateful Dead tribute band composed of Benevento, Joe Russo (drums), Dave Dreiwitz (bass), Tom Hamilton (guitar), and Scott Metzger (guitar).
In 2006, Benevento was featured in Bobby Previte's Coalition of the Willing US and European tour.
In July 2006, Benevento toured with Trey Anastasio, Mike Gordon and Joe Russo.
Benevento is also a member of the band
In 2006, Benevento recorded an improvisational 32 minute song for Zach Hill's Astrological Straits.
Discography
Marco Benevento
- Live at Tonic (2007, Ropeadope)
- Invisible Baby (2008, Hyena Records)
- Me Not Me (2009, Royal Potato Family)
- Between the Needles and Nightfall (2010, Royal Potato Family)
- "Escape Horse"/"Fireworks" (7-inch single, 2011, Royal Potato Family)
- TigerFace (2012, Royal Potato Family)
- Swift (2014, Royal Potato Family)
- The Story of Fred Short (2016, Royal Potato Family)
- Woodstock Sessions (2017, Royal Potato Family)
- Let It Slide (2019, Royal Potato Family)
Benevento/Russo Duo
- Marco Benevento and Joe Russo (2002)
- Darts (2003)
- Best Reason to Buy the Sun (2005) Ropeadope
- Live from Bonnaroo 2005 (featuring Mike Gordon) (July 18, 2006, recorded live in 2005)
- Play Pause Stop (2006) Reincarnate/Butter Problems
Garage A Trois
- Power Patriot (2009) Royal Potato Family
- Always Be Happy, But Stay Evil(2011) Royal Potato Family
Videography
- April in New York (2007) Bobby Previte DVD, independent
References
- ^ "Marco Benevento - Biography | Billboard". Billboard.com. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
- Ultimate Classic Rock. May 25, 2016. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
- ^ Greenhaus, Mike https://relix.com/articles/detail/marco-benevento-home-on-the-fringe/ Relix
- ^ "Rocking Rykman: An Interview With Marco Benevento Bassist Karina Rykman". JamBase.com. October 14, 2016. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
- ^ "Guster's Dave Butler to Fill In on Drums for Marco Benevento Tour". Jambands.com. April 20, 2017.
- ^ "New Music from American Babies and Marco Benevento on Royal Potato Family". Vpm.org. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
- ^ "Artists". Royalpotatofamily.com. April 25, 2015. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
- ^ "Marco Benevento On His Synth Obsession | Performer Mag". Performermag.com. Retrieved August 31, 2017.