Jazz Articles about Ben Stapp

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 ...