Saturday, June 22nd – 6:15pm & 8:30pm @ Limelight Aspen
“As soulful a pianist / organist as exists anywhere.”
–Frank-John Hadley, Downbeat Magazine
“His elegance, good taste, and emotional poignancy position him as one the most refreshing mainstream voices I’ve heard in recent years.”
–Peter Margasak, Chicago Reader
“On first listen, you can hear why so many people on the Chicago jazz scene are singing Paterson’s praises. His playing is always where it needs to be: one minute sensitive and relaxed, at another moment, explosive and muscular, and always musical.”
–Paul Abella, Chicago Jazz Magazine
“An inspired repertoire… some creative arrangements and reworkings… the first-rate musicianship and the joyful spirit are other reasons why Breathing Space is heartily recommended to fans of piano trios.”
–Scott Yanow, All Music Guide (4 out of 5 stars)
“(Essential Elements) reveals Paterson’s blues chops to be on par with those of Gene Harris.”
–C. Michael Bailey, AllAboutJazz.com
“Though Ben Paterson is young, as a sideman to octogenarian Von Freeman he’s been absorbing decades of jazz lore, and he uses it to season his fleet, melodic playing.”
–Bill Meyer, Chicago Reader
“It sounds like the group has been together for awhile and is playing familiar material. There’s mutual anticipation and reinforcement, and the result is a professional-sounding blend in both the fixed parts of the arrangements and the improvised solos. This is a good era for the piano trio format….this is an impressive debut.”
–JazzReview.com