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Ben Markley

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Ben Markley is a pianist, composer, arranger, author, educator, and leader of the Ben Markley Big Band, a daring ensemble known for their creative takes on beloved modern and contemporary jazz classics. Fresh off the heels of Clockwise: The Music of Cedar Walton, Markley tackles his most ambitious project yet: Ari’s Funhouse, a big band album featuring the music of drummer Ari Hoenig, with Hoenig himself in the drum chair. The album received great critical acclaim and was selected as one of the best 4 star rated albums of 2022 by DownBeat magazine.

Markley is active as a composer and arranger with many big band and vocal jazz charts published through UNC Jazz Press as well as his own website. Recent arranging commissions include the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra, Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia, and Wyoming Jazz Educators All-State Jazz Band. 

Album

Tell the Truth

Label: OA2 Records
Released: 2025
Track listing: Tell the Truth; Tuesday Morning Feeling; Don't Bring It Up; Snowy Range Blues; Spencer's Mood; It's Spoken Spokane; The Picture Outside My Window; Rimshot.

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Article: Album Review

Ari Hoenig: Tea For Three

Read "Tea For Three" reviewed by Artur Moral


In the concise liner notes for this release, Ari Hoenig states that this is the first time he has kept the same lineup for two consecutive recordings. No shock there: From the album's opening bars, it is clear we are not just dealing with another trio, but with the convergence of three exceptional musical personalities whose ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Silvano Monasterios, Reggie Watkins, Jeff Libman, Triology and more

Read "Silvano Monasterios, Reggie Watkins, Jeff Libman, Triology and more" reviewed by Benjamin Boddie


Streaming on demand with today's music by Silvano Monasterios, Phil Brown, Reggie Watkins, Lorraine Feather, Sean Imboden, Jeff Libman, Triology, Jonah David, Peter Smith, Shelley Yoelin/Gabriel Datcu, Eric Alexander, Chicago Jazz Orchestra, Rodney Whitaker, Nnenna Freelon, Chad LB, and more. Playlist Silvano Monasterios “The River Between Us" from The River (Silvano Monasterios) 00:00 Phil ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Branford Marsalis, Thomas Marriott, Mitch Towne, Lorraine Feather and more

Read "Branford Marsalis, Thomas Marriott, Mitch Towne, Lorraine Feather and more" reviewed by Benjamin Boddie


Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Branford Marsalis, Altin Sencalar, Reginald Cyntie, Marianne Solivan, Thomas Marriott, Mitch Towne, Paul Hecht, Lorraine Feather, Eric Alexander, Geoffrey Dean, Jackson Potter, Willie Morris, Chicago Jazz Orchestra, Jerry Gimble, Allan Chaubert, Billy Hart, Russ Spiegel, Elaine Dame, MTB, Posi-Tone Swingtet, The Empress, Nnenna Freelon, Rachel Therrien, Yellowjackets, and more.

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Article: Album Review

Ben Markley: Tell the Truth

Read "Tell the Truth" reviewed by Jack Bowers


Ben Markley, who has already earned wide praise as a pianist, educator and leader of the Ben Markley Big Band, brandishes his sturdy composing and arranging chops on Tell the Truth, wherein he leads an able-bodied Colorado-based quintet through its paces on eight of his typically melodious and sunlit original compositions. According to ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Roy Ayers, John Ellis, Ben Markley & Jazz Sabbath

Read "Roy Ayers, John Ellis, Ben Markley & Jazz Sabbath" reviewed by Joe Dimino


Welcome to the 898th episode of Neon Jazz, where we dive deep into the heartbeat of jazz--past, present, and future. We kick things off with the legendary Jazz Sabbath, helmed by the seasoned Adam Wakeman, bringing their signature blend of jazz-infused reinvention. Then, we take a moment of reverence for the late, great Roy Ayers, a ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Nick Hempton & Cory Weeds, Nanami Haruta, Jim Snidero, Rodney Whitaker and more

Read "Nick Hempton & Cory Weeds, Nanami Haruta, Jim Snidero, Rodney Whitaker and more" reviewed by Benjamin Boddie


Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Nick Hempton & Cory Weeds, Nanami Haruta, Jim Snidero, Coleman Mellett, Yellowjackets, Mark Scott lll, La Banda Ramirez, Rodney Whitaker, Brent Javis, Yuval Cohen, Chacho Ramirez, Josiah Boornazian, Billy Hart, Elaine Dame, Dimitri Nassar, Ben Markley, Ben Paterson, Richard Baratta, Dave Stryker, Darryl Yokley, MTB, Jeremy Pelt, Carl Allen, Fred ...

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Don't Bring It Up

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Label: OA2 Records
Released: 2025
Duration: 06:06

Album

Live at Nocturne

Label: Nocturne
Released: 2024
Track listing: Her Strength and Beauty; The Melody and Me; Slow Play; Our Walk; Night on the Mountain; Sun on the Snow; Jife.


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