LONDON: Jazzlive at The Crypt

Friday 16th February, 2024

8:00pm

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Ed Bentley is a fine Pianist/Organist/Vocalist and multi-instrumentalist known principally for his work on jazz piano and Hammond Organ. Ed arrived in the UK in 1971. Working musicians rated him as soon as he arrived, since then he has been winning friends all over the world with his music.

With four CDs and four Vinyl albums behind him, Ed has played at Ronnie Scotts, The Royal Festival Hall and Queen Elizabeth Halls to mention just a few of his regular venues in London. jazz festivals and tours in the UK and Europe include top venues like The Fabrik, Uncle Po and Dennis Swing Club in Hamburg. The Quarter Latin, Eierschalle, Joe’s Beer Salon and the Talk Of The Town in Berlin were among his gig list. Top venues in Italy, France and Holland have been regular in his diary.

Ed has also worked with top artists including a world tour with Deniece Williams, Irene Reed (Count Basie Band), Percy Sledge, Guitar Legend Al Casey, Bobby Watson, Michael Hashim and the late George Williams (Tymes). Ed has also worked with top artists in the UK, Europe, Australia, the Far East and Africa.

From his first in 1979 to his latest “Magic Night” Ed has released some fine albums. His “Bolla, Keyboard Blues” Album was reviewed by the late Billy Higgins and his “Metropolis” Album was reviewed by Cedar Walton both on Prestige Records. Ed’s admirers have included the late Jimmy Smith who inspired Ed to take up the Hammond Organ, Sir Paul McCarthney, Joe Sample and Tony Bennet to mention just a few.

Features - PHIL DAWSON, Guitar, LEO RICHARDSON, Tenor Saxophone, ERIC FORD, Drums and ED BENTLEY, Hammond B3/Pedals