Benny Benson

Benny Benson is a 3rd generation musician. He has studied with Charlie Banacos, Bob Gulllotti, and Gary Chaffee. Benson has been the core drummer in numerous groups, covering a wide range of styles, touring Europe, the United States, Canada and the Caribbean as well being a mainstay drummer on the local jazz, blues, and funk scene. Benny is no stranger to the organ trio format and has been first call for organists Ron Levy, Ken Clark, Marty Rowen and Rusty Scott. In addition, he is a founding member of Fats Hammond, Headshaft, and Los Sugar Kings.