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Ben Stapp Trio: Ecstasis
by Troy Collins
It's a prime example of the new globalism. California-born tubist Ben Stapp graduated from UCLA, studied with English tuba master Roger Bobo overseas, then spent additional time studying in Portugal before returning home to record his debut album, Ecstasis. Demonstrating nimble dexterity and a keen melodic sense, the youthful Stapp holds his own in the heavyweight company of saxophonist Tony Malaby and percussionist Satoshi Takeishi.
Tuba driven small combos were a favored line-up of saxophonists Arthur Blythe and ...
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by Glenn Astarita
Young California native and tubist Ben Stapp is off to a promising start within global jazz circles. Shortly after touring with the Sacramento Youth Symphony in Europe, he advanced his studies at UCLA and then off to England for lessons with tuba master Roger Bobo. Hence, Stapp is intent upon broadening his musical scope and jazz-based relationships via his residency in Portugal amid numerous European performances and recordings with many jazz notables. On his first date as a leader, Stapp ...
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