Ed Bennett Quintet performs at Christo's in Salem

Ed Bennett has long been considered one of the West Coast's premiere string bass players. Since his arrival in 1990, Ed has become a acoustical force in the Portland jazz community. Ed's got a spectacular band put together for this show, featuring Paul Mazzio on trumpet, Tim Wilcox on tenor sax, Steve Christofferson on keys, and Tim Rap on drums! Together they'll be performing Ed's original compositions from his new album and beyond. The fresh sounds of Bennett’s original compositions are be-bop influenced, but unique with twists in their harmonic progressions and unusual forms.

“Ed Bennett is one of those powerhouse players whose virtuosity inspires the other participants on the bandstand to give it all they've got”. GEORGE FENDEL / JAZZSCENE