Joe Benjamin

Bass, Musical Artist

1919 – 1974

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Who was Joe Benjamin?

Joseph Rupert "Joe" Benjamin was an American jazz bassist.

Born in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Benjamin played with numerous high-profile jazz musicians in a variety of idioms. Early in his career he played in the big bands of Artie Shaw, Fletcher Henderson, Sy Oliver, and Duke Ellington.

Later credits include work with Roland Kirk, Hank Garland, Dave Brubeck, Marian McPartland, Louis Armstrong, Mal Waldron, Jo Jones, Gary Burton, Sarah Vaughan, Roy Haynes, Art Taylor, and Brother Jack McDuff.

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Born
Nov 4, 1919
Atlantic City
Also known as
  • Joe B
  • Benjamin, Joe
Died
Jan 26, 1974
Livingston

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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