Twins Jazz Club Welcomes Benito Gonzalez Quartet feat. Azar Lawrence 7/8-9

Twins Jazz Club is set to present Benito Gonzalez Quartet feat. Azar Lawrence on Fri., Jul. 08 & Sat., Jul. 09 with 9pm & 11pm sets

The fusion of world rhythms and straight-ahead jazz make this passionate performer an audience favorite all over the world.

Benito Gonzalez is being recognized as an exciting pianist and composer for his well-received debut album, "Starting Point" (Christian McBride, Antonio Sanchez,Rene McLean, Ron Blake) and as winner of the 2005 Great American Jazz Piano Competition.

Presently, Benito is creating a very personal body of work for his sophomore album as a leader that will feature him as an improviser. After two years touring with jazz master, Kenny Garrett, he added
numerous festivals and international jazz club dates to his credit. Benito has shared the stage with Curtis Fuller, Pharaoh Sanders, Bobby Hutcherson, Christian McBride, Ignacio Berroa, Billy Hart, Al Foster, Roy Hargrove,Rene McLean, Steve Turre, Hamiet Bluiett, Antonio Sanchez, T.K. Blue, Nicholas Payton, Jackie McLean and Kenny Garrett.

His multi-cultural talents have led to frequent recording dates; from American jazz masters to West African musicians to Latin bands. He has also served as musical director for several Venezuelan recording artists.