Combining a joyful swing feel with an impeccable touch, pianist Ben Paterson has quickly established himself as one of the most exciting young keyboardists on the jazz scene today.

In 2018 Ben was named as the First Place Winner of the Ellis Marsalis International Jazz Piano Competition, with judges including Ellis and Branford Marsalis, Arturo O'Farrill and Jonathan Batiste. Notable collaborations include work with NEA Jazz Master Von Freeman, Bobby Broom, Johnny O’Neal, Peter Bernstein and Ed Cherry to name a few, with performances opening for groups like Steely Dan and B.B. King. He is currently the pianist of choice for rising star vocalist Samara Joy.