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Ben Patterson

Ben Patterson is one of the most easily recognizable trombonists and big band arrangers today. His fiery approach to the trombone, whether from the lead chair or solo mic, has excited listeners around the world for more than two decades. From his early years in his hometown of Sapulpa, OK, Ben was drawn to sounds of all kinds. He had a drive to compose tunes by the age of eight. When he started trombone in 6th grade, he found his voice. Sapulpa’s excellent directors pushed him to improve and exposed him to great music. Ben continued his education at the University of North Texas, where he continued to develop his playing chops

Stretch

By Ben Patterson

Label: Origin Records
Released: 2026
Track listing: Unbridled; Oops, Wrong Timeline; Ship of Fools; David and Francis; This is What I’m Doing; Or Maybe You Would; Confidence and Doubt; Stretch; Missing Michael; Phrenetic.

Miki Yamanaka, Stefon Harris, Paul Yonemura, Amber Weeks and more

by Benjamin Boddie
August 20, 2026

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Miki Yamanaka, Stefon Harris & Blackout, Paul Yonemura, Amber Weekes, Jeremy Monteiro Organ Quartet, Steve Rawlins, Russ Anixter's Hippie Big Band, Nicoleyvette, Joyce E Tutty Moreno & Adrian Young, Mike Jones, Richard Baratta, Rich Willey, Goldings Bernstein Stewart, Denise Donatelli, Senri Oe, Bob Nell & Michael Bisio, Jun Iida, La ...

Caesar Frazier, Goldings Bernstein Stewart, Somi, Mike Clark and more

by Benjamin Boddie
August 12, 2026

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Caesar Frazier, Clark Sommers, Goldings Bernstein Stewart, Somi, Adrian Younge, Mike Clark, Arman Sangalang, John Clayton, Haruna Fukazawa, Jae Sinnett, Carlos Henriquez, Malcolm Strachan, Reid Hoyson Project, Sarah Sharp, Suzanne Pittson, Bevan Manson, Michael Dease Big Band, Conrad Herwig, Lisa Rich, Andrew Kim, Nicolas Payton, Zaccai Curtis, Emmet Cohen, Nduduzo ...

Reis Demuth Wiltgen, Helen Sung Big Band, TENTNO & more

by Marek J. Śmietański
July 22, 2026

The 128th episode launches the first part of our June 2026 premiere survey, presenting selections arranged into six distinct thematic sets. The programme traces the full spectrum of contemporary jazz--from melodic, composition-driven quartets and intimate solo projects, through powerful big bands and a striking piano trio with symphony orchestra, to free improvisation, experimental electronics, and open-ended ...

Oops, Wrong Timeline

July 21, 2026

Album: Stretch
By Ben Patterson
Label: Origin Records
Released: 2026
Duration: 04:50

Emmet Cohen, Helen Sung, Brad Goode, Conrad Herwig and more (351)

by Benjamin Boddie
July 16, 2026

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Richard Baratta, Emmet Cohen, Paul Hecht, Eve Cornelious, Chuck Bergeron, John Pachnos, Jan Harbeck Quartet, The Sistering, Faye Carol, Virginia MacDonald, Helen Sung Big Band, Le Boeuf Brothers, The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, Carolyn Lee Jones, Reid Hoyson Project, Tristan Cappel, Italian Groovers, Anthony Caceres, Fuller Sound, Tumbao Bravo With ...

Gabriel Mark Hasselbach, Nduduzo Makhathini, Conrad Herwig, Seamus Blake and more

by Benjamin Boddie
July 9, 2026

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by The Amstel Jazz Ensemble, Gabriel Mark Hasselbach, Early Times, Amanda Tosoff, Tobin Mueller & Tomas Martinez, Ardeshir, Zen Zadravec Quintet, Nduduzo Makhathini, Tom Teasley, Conrad Herwig, Seamus Blake, Schapiro 17, Alternative Guitar Summit, Tom Ricci, Tal Mashiach, Jeff Rupert, Ben Patterson, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Carlos Henriquez, Will Lyle, Helen Sung ...

Ben Patterson: Stretch

by Jack Bowers
July 6, 2026

It is no Stretch to note that Ben Patterson is a superb jazz trombonist or that his latest recording paints an impressive picture of his talents as a composer and arranger as well as a player and leader of a world-class quintet. Patterson, a former music director of the U.S. Air Force's flagship big ...

Brad Goode, Michael Dease, Charles Chen, Sarah Sharp and more

by Benjamin Boddie
June 25, 2026

Streaming on demand with today's music by Brad Goode Quintet, Michael Dease Big Band, Charles Chen, Sarah Sharp, Reid Hoyson Project, Ben Patterson, Jun Iida, Suzanne Pittson, Bevan Manson, Leigh Pilzer, Mike Eckroth Mina's Messengers, David Penn, Nat Reeves, Emmet Cohen, Reggie Pryor & Jeremy Monteiro, Chick Corea, Royce Campbell & Tony Nalker, Joe Syrian Motor ...