Benny Lackner (* 1976 in Berlin) was raised on American folk songs and blues by his California native father. Upon moving to America at 13, his jazz drummer uncle (Tom Lackner) introduced him to the world of jazz.
Benny went on to study with pianist Brad Mehldau, to perform at the Monterey and the Montreux Jazz Festivals, and to play with artists such as Billy Higgins. Marc Ribot and Brad Shepik. ... more