"In a Mellow Tone" - Benny Benack III ft. Bria Skonberg
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Published 2022-11-04
Benny Benack III: Trumpet/Vocals/Vocalese Composer
Bria Skonberg: Trumpet/Vocals
Russell Hall: Bass
Emmet Cohen: Piano
Kyle Poole: Drums
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In A Mellow Tone is an emphatic statement from Benack, a reminder that few performers alive can do what he does — whether that’s his multi-instrumental gifts, or his sheer charisma as a bandleader. All the hallmarks of his dynamic live shows are here, packed into one song: a dazzling mix of trumpet, singing, and vocalese, combined with a top notch band and a knockout guest performance from Skonberg.
“We’re not trying to be shy and dip our toes in,” explains Benack, “we’re diving right into the deep end, leading off with a really strong track.
“Bria, in her own right, she’s a superstar,” he adds. “She travels the world, she has great albums, and a great audience.”
In A Mellow Tone builds on the playful duet format of Benack’s 2020 smash single “Social Call,” which brought a viral worldwide audience to the trumpeter-vocalist’s music. “It’s the sequel to ‘Social Call,’” he explains. “Of all the tracks from the last record, ‘Social Call’ resonated with people the most. That’s the one I get tagged on, in Instagram stories from the news in Venezuela, or someone in Indonesia playing the transcript.”
In A Mellow Tone also kicks off the rollout for Benack’s newest LP “Third Time’s The Charm,” which builds on the signature style of his previous releases — the trumpeter-vocalist uses his fluency in a diverse set of genres to full effect, delivering a studio album with a live show feel. “This record is the maturation, the culmination of my journey to this point,” shares Benack, “and of everything I’ve been developing artistically, across my playing, singing, and writing. It perfects the formula I’ve crafted on my previous two albums. I tried to program it as if I were doing a two set concert. It has that New York kind of energy, being in the room at midnight at Smalls, or if you went to see me at Dizzy’s. If you’re seeing a live show, you love that zig zag and energy thrust of different styles. That’s how you put on a dynamic show. I wanted the album to reflect that.”
“In A Mellow Tone” is now streaming on all platforms via La Reserve Records and Bandstand Presents.
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Recorded @ Sear Sound Studio in New York City
Filmed by: Alex Weitz
Edited by: Bandstand Presents
All Comments (21)
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This is a killer arrangement - this is absolutely amazing! I'm bopping along like crazy!
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I had the pleasure of seeing Bria perform this week in Seattle. Fantastic show!!!!
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You guys deserve a Grammy for this performance. Good Job!!!
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nice touch with two voices and two trumpets!
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An inspired small group has always been the home of best jazz. This Benny-Bria set is delicious!
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This is the video i keep coming back to! See you in Utah Monday Benny!
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This is exactly why I love Jazz so much. 100% class and swing. Pure joy too. You guys rock! Kisses from France. Please come to Paris to play and sing.
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You have made my day! The musicianship is one thing, but the infectious swing and pure joy make this stand out. Thanks!
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Wow gang - You swung Johnny Hodges to the Stars on that cut ("Memories of Ellington" - 1954). It was truly truly awesome. I loved every second of it. Also, thank you Emmet, Russell, and Kyle for everything you brought to us during COVID and right through to this amazing performance. All of you are the very best. Thank you. Benny and Bria - Bravo!
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That's a fantastic performance!
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You all looked like you enjoyed that ! Great stuff. Regards from across the Pond.
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Its so cool to be switching back and forth from singing to the trumpet!! A permanent smile is plastered on my face as I listen to this! ><
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Terrific !!!😂❤❤❤🤩🤩😍😍… All of you are amazing!!! Benny its so much fun to listen to you!! 😎👏😎
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Yet another jazz smasher of galactic dimensions from Benny and stellar artists! Love it all! Keep it up!
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Nice, nice! Very nice!
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So happy I get to see/hear Bria live in Cincinnati at the end of the month!❤️
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Holy shit it’s crazy how similar your trumpet sounds are! Makes the arrangement flow together SO GOOD! And from a pianist, Emmet Cohen is just a god!
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Very very good.
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You guys killed it man , what a great vibe
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Buenisimo, maestro!!!! Un placer de ver y escuchar. Bravo por el dirty sound de las trompetas!!! Excelente trabajo.
