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Tommy Benson

Tommy is a Producer & Host of the nationally syndicated radio program Jazz Quest.

About Me

A guitarist living in Laguna Beach California, Tommy seeks out the best in traditional and new jazz for his Jazz Quest Radio show on KX 93.5 FM. A student of the Players School of Music in Tampa Florida and a native of the mid-west, his quest for finding the the right balance between sun, sand, water and jazz has landed him in Southern California. Passionate about teaching the language of jazz and performing, Tommy also has created the Guitar Gods Power Hour radio program which features the guitar greats in all genres of music.

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My Jazz Story

I love jazz because it represents freedom on some many levels, both musically and socially. I was first exposed to jazz at a very young age since my family was friends with Wes Montgomery. I've met many jazz icons from old school like Eddie Henderson to new school such as Sean Jones on my jazz radio show in Laguna Beach California. The best show I ever attended was Pat Martino paying tribute to Wes Montgomery. The first jazz record I bought was Wes Montgomery's Bumpin' on Sunset. My advice to new listeners is tune into Jazz Quest Radio to find your entry point into jazz and read articles on All About Jazz!

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