~5 minute video compilation of some performances from early 2020 and late 2019. All contact and personnel info is given at the end. This is my primary musical project, please enjoy
6 minute video of my trio performing on Mother’s Day in Chicago, IL. Full version of two sets from that performance are available on my YouTube channel: benning7bass
Opening song, Yesterdays by Jerome Kern from my show at Jazz Record Art Collective 7/11/18
Swedish traditional folk song arr. by Miles Davis
with Andy Brown-gtr, Kevin Fort-pno, Jon Wenzel-drs
Last song in 2 parts from Paul Chambers tribute show
Sam Fazio Quintet in Chicago
A short compilation of the 5 songs we performed at Crystall Studios in Lombard, IL on December 28, 2016
Featuring Daniel Tabion on Piano, Mike Benning on bass, and Joe Valentino on Drums
Carolyn Fitzhugh performs with her quartet in Chicago’s South Side in honor of Black History Month.
With Darwin Noguera-piano, Mike Benning Bass, and Neil Hemphill-drums
Performed by Matt Kowalski-trombone, Mike Benning-bass and Joe Tange-drums 9/14/18 in Logan Square
Performed by Matt Kowalski-trombone, Mike Benning-bass and Joe Tange-drums 9/14/18 in Logan Square, Chicago, IL
Our version of Frederick Loewe's 'Almost Like Being in Love' in a songo/swing style
Daniel Tabion-pn; Mike Benning-bs; Joe Valentino-drs
My Reharmonization of Kurt Weill's 'Speak Low'. As a bass player, I think very step-wise when approaching harmonic options, which was utilized in this arrangement.
Arranged by Mike Benning
Daniel Tabion-pn; Mike Benning-bs; Joe Valentino-drs
No Moon at All, composed by David Mann, arranged by Mike Benning.
The inspiration of this arrangement, ironically, came to me when I was on a Tampa Bay beach one night under a full moon.
Daniel Tabion-pn; Mike Benning-bs; Joe Valentino-drs
Inspired by A very important South African woman visiting me in the United States, The name and structure of the song changed numerous times before finally being recorded.
Composed by Mike Benning
Daniel Tabion-pn; Mike Benning-bs; Joe Valentino-drs
My arrangement of Edgar Sampson's 'Stompin' at the Savoy' with some added measures, different time feels, and some fine ensemble work.
Arranged by Mike Benning
Daniel Tabion-pn; Mike Benning-bs; Joe Valentino-drs