Jazz Articles about Ben Stapp

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Ben Stapp Solo / Frank London Electronics Trio at Loove Labs Annex

by Max Kutner
February 21, 2026

Ben Stapp/Frank London Electronics Trio Loove Labs Annex Brooklyn, NY February 8, 2026 When used as a descriptor for music, the term experimental is often bandied about as a catchall term for anything slightly beyond the scope of a listener's supposed expectations. To experiment requires an open curiosity for any possible outcomes given a uniquely mutable set of conditions decided upon by the artist. In a sense, this can imply that anything deemed experimental ...

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Alexa Tarantino, Greg Burrows, Ben Stapp, Roberto Fonseca and Vincent Segal

by Cheryl K.
January 22, 2026

During this week's two-hour program of jazz and improvised music, saxophonist Alexa Tarantino; guitarist Charlie Ballantine; drummer Greg Burrows; a whole lotta vocals; tubist Ben Stapp; pianist Jay D'Amico; pianist Roberto Fonseca and cellist Vincent Segal; and pianist Luke Marantz and guitarist Simon Jermyn.Playlist Blue Mitchell “There Will Never Be Another You" from Big 6 (Riverside) 5:00 Sarah Wilson “Echoes Refrain" from Incandescence (Brass Tonic) 3:43 Alexa Tarantino “The Roar and the Whisper" from The Roar and the ...

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Ben Stapp: Uzmic Ro’Samg (Live Solo Tuba)

by Mark Corroto
November 22, 2025

A little-known historic fact: before subwoofers existed, Roman chariots were supposedly outfitted with tubas to supply the low- end rumble as they charged into battle against the Carthaginians. Modern proof of that kind of sonic power might be found in the music of Ben Stapp, whose tuba playing can shake the air as much as it can mesmerize the mind. Stapp's career has spanned a wide and exploratory range. His earlier recordings include Ecstasis (Uqbar Music, 2008) with ...

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Max Kutner: Partial Custody

by Glenn Astarita
June 3, 2024

Max Kutner's album Partial Custody is a captivating odyssey through intricately woven soundscapes. With this debut recording from his new trio, Kutner unveils a refreshing evolution in his artistic journey. Having previously dipped his toes into the avant-garde pool with the enigmatic Kutner's Evil Genius, known for their sonic experimentation, the artist now embarks on a new venture that defies easy categorization. He aptly intimates that Partial Custody is not just a title, but a phrase ingrained in ...

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Ben Stapp Trio: Ecstasis

by Troy Collins
November 27, 2008

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 ...