Benny Benack III

Trumpeter and singer Benny Benack III melds traditions, combining his stylish and swinging vocals with hard bop jazz chops. It's a charismatic, old-school vibe he first debuted on 2017's One of a Kind and has continued to hone on albums like 2020's A Lot of Livin' to Do, 2023's Third Time's a Charm, and 2025's This Is the Life. Born in 1990 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Benack grew up in a creative family with parents who work in music and musical theater. His grandfather is also a noted musician and composer. He took piano lessons growing up and started on trumpet at age nine...