On Tuesday, October 15th, Madison saxophonist Jon Hoel stopped by the WORT studios to talk with “Back Porch Serenade’s” Peter Haney about his trio’s Oct. 18 performance at Audio for the Arts . One of Madison’s hardest working jazz groups, the Jon Hoel Trio features Ben Ferris on bass and Kelby Kryshak on drums and […]
Ben Ferris Octet
Ben Ferris Octet returns to North Street Cabaret! May 4th, 9pm (2 sets) 610 North Street Jim Doherty, trumpet Marty Busch, Trombone Nick Bartell, Jon Hoel, Luke Busch, saxes Ben Ferris, bass Vince Farris, keys Michael Koszewski, drums
Ben Ferris Quintet Debut Album Release Party This Friday Dec 16
This Friday December 16th is the date for the Ben Ferris Quintet Debut Album – “Home” release party! They’ll be performing at Crescendo Espresso Bar and Music Café (1859 Monroe St. in Madison) on Friday at 7:30 pm. The group consists of Paul Dietrich, trumpet; Nick Bartell, tenor; Paul Hastil, piano; Ben Ferris, bass; and […]
Ben Ferris on collaboration and cohesion
One thing a lot of people don’t appreciate about jazz in Madison is that so many young musicians are in the mix keeping it interesting. One of them is bassist Ben Ferris. He graduated from UW-Madison in 2013 after studying under the great Richard Davis, and he currently plays in several bands around town. He […]
Indigenous Jazz: Ben Ferris
Madison Central Library and the Greater Madison Jazz Consortium continues its Indigenous Jazz series, focusing on new works by local artists. Next up on the concert program is the Ben Ferris Quintet, who will play the library Friday, May 27. The band will feature new compositions inspired by events and experiences in today’s world such […]
