Ben Rice has consistently proven himself to be one of the most skilled Jazz pianists of his generation.
Since graduating from SUNY Purchase (BMus ’15), he has worked with some of the top names in Jazz in NYC performing at venues such as Smalls, Mezzrow, Dizzy’s Club, Birdland, The Blue Note, and many more. In addition to regular stints in Rodney Green’s and Don Hahn’s Groups, he has worked with such names as Eric Alexander, Steve Davis, Jon Faddis, Doug Weiss, Ralph Lalama and others. Currently, he leads the Ben Rice Trio, which performs regularly in New York City, as well as working as a sidemen for other instrumentalists and vocalists. Recent performances of note include the Jon Faddis Big Band at Dizzy’s Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center, a solo feature for the Mezzrow ‘Round Midnight Solo Hour, and a residency in his hometown of San Francisco at the Black Cat with the Ben Rice Quartet. Ben is also a skilled arranger and composer, who is fluent in orchestration ranging from big band to orchestra.