Pittsburgh Philharmonic July 4th concert
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
I will be playing principal Bass with the philharmonic for our patriotic July 4th concert in Zelienople.
Zelienople Community Park 402 East Beaver St. Zelienople, PA 16063
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BENJAMIN MAY
Musician, Arranger, Music Educator
About Me
After many years of classical training, I moved to the Los Angeles area to pursue performing jazz full time. With 35 years and 14,000+ performances in LA, I have amassed a great deal of real life experience on the stage that I use to enrich and encourage the students I work with. In addition, I worked as an instrumental aid, full time, for over 20 years in Long Beach Unified School District.
In 2023, I relocated to Pittsburgh and I am now actively a part of the jazz scene. In 2024, I became a member of the Pittsburgh Philharmonic as principal bass.
Performance calendar
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- 6Jam Session with Tony Campbell12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
I’ll be with saxophonist Tony Campbell, hosting the Jam session at Golden Age Beer Co. Tony Campbell – saxophone Jonathan DiGiulian – Guitar Benjamin May – bass David Hanson – drums For reservations, contact: pete@goldenagebeer.com 412-205-3635 See you there! , ...Benjamin May Trio7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Benjamin May – piano Chris McGraw – bass Ross Antonich – drums With special guest Olya – vocals Bass – TBA Phone: (412) 281-6593 Menu: cioppinoofpittsburgh.com Home , ...
- 7Pittsburgh Philharmonic July 7th concert4:00 pm - 6:00 pmI will be playing principal Bass with the philharmonic for our patriotic July 7th concert. Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center 3579 Masonic Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 , ...
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- 9Sullivan’s Steakhouse Rich Zabinski trio5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Rich Zabinski – Drums Benjamin May – Piano Chantal Joesph – Vocals Sullivans 600 Grant Street Lower, Lobby, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 For reservations, call: 412-775-4000 General Manager: Scott Watson Executive Chef: Aaron McGuire , ... - 10
- 11Private Event4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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- 13Jam Session with Tony Campbell12:00 pm - 3:00 pmI’ll be with saxophonist Tony Campbell, hosting the Jam session at Golden Age Beer Co. Tony Campbell – Saxophone Alex Weibal – Guitar Benjamin May – Bass David Hanson – Drums For reservations, contact: pete@goldenagebeer.com 412-205-3635 See you there! , ...
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- 16Sullivan’s Steakhouse Mode Indigo live5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Mode Indigo – Olya – Vocals, Benjamin May – Piano With special guest, Denzel Chismar-Oliver – Bass Sullivans 600 Grant Street Lower, Lobby, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 For reservations, call: 412-775-4000 General Manager: Scott Watson Executive Chef: Aaron McGuire , ... - 17
- 18Phat Man Dee Neighborhood festival5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Allentown Neighborhood festival featuring: Carlos Peña – Guitar Benjamin May – Bass , ... - 19Private Event4:30 pm - 7:30 pm, ...
- 20Jam Session with Tony Campbell12:00 pm - 3:00 pmI’ll be with saxophonist Tony Campbell, hosting the Jam session at Golden Age Beer Co. Tony Campbell – saxophone Daniel May – Keyboard Benjamin May – bass David Hanson – drums For reservations, contact: pete@goldenagebeer.com 412-205-3635 See you there! , ...
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- 23Sullivan’s Steakhouse Rich Zabinski trio5:30 pm - 8:30 pmRich Zabinski – Drums Benjamin May – Piano Bethany James – Vocals Sullivans 600 Grant Street Lower, Lobby, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 For reservations, call: 412-775-4000 General Manager: Scott Watson Executive Chef: Aaron McGuire , ...
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- 25Rich Zabinski Quartet7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Come see me with the Rich Zabinski quartet at Kingfly spirits in the Strip District. Rich Zabinski- drums Howie Alexander- piano Benjamin May- bass Jeff Bush – trombone For reservations, call: 412.392.8928 , ... - 26Tony Campbell quartet at Hotel Indigo6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tony Campbell- saxophone Eric Krouse – Piano Benjamin May – Bass David Hanson – Drums Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh University- Oakland, an IHG Hotel, 329 Technology Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (412) 621-0880 https://www.ihg.com/hotelindigo/hotels/us/en/pittsburgh/pitgh/hoteldetail?cm_mmc=GoogleMaps-_-IN-_- , ... - 27Live jazz trio at the Oven6:00 am - 8:00 pm
I’ll be leading a jazz trio at The Oven in Wexford, PA Benjamin May- Piano Mario – Bass TBA – Drums Special guest vocalist – Olya Casual Italian spot for wood-fired pizza, panini & salads, as well as patio dining & weekend music. Service options: Has outdoor seating · Doesn&# , ...Jam Session with Tony Campbell12:00 pm - 3:00 pmI’ll be with saxophonist Tony Campbell, hosting the Jam session at Golden Age Beer Co. Tony Campbell – saxophone Jonathan DiGiulian – Guitar Benjamin May – bass David Hanson – drums For reservations, contact: pete@goldenagebeer.com 412-205-3635 See you there! , ...
- 28Rich Zabinski trio at ShuBrew11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Rich Zabinski – Drums Tom Glovier – Piano Benjamin May – Bass Special guest vocalist – Olya Phone: (724) 766-4426 Menu: toasttab.com , ... - 29
- 30Sullivan’s Steakhouse Mode Indigo live5:30 pm - 8:30 pmMode Indigo – Olya – Vocals Benjamin May – Piano Sullivans 600 Grant Street Lower, Lobby, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 For reservations, call: 412-775-4000 General Manager: Scott Watson Executive Chef: Aaron McGuire , ...
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My Journey
As a freelance bassist, I have worked with countless singers and music groups ranging from full big bands or symphony orchestras, to small combos like quintets or as small as a duo. Some notables I have performed with include: Joe Pass, Rosemary Clooney, Anita O’Day, Annie Ross, Bonnie Raitt, Ben Vereen, Bill Henderson, Barbara Morrison, Llew Matthews, Johnny Crawford, Bill Elliot, Al Viola, Frank Sinatra Jr., Seth MacFarlane, just to name a few. A have also opened for Joe Zawinul, and Tony Bennett. As a recording artist, I have recorded on over 40 CDs for various artists and projects.
Discography
| Artist | Album | Released | Label |
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| Bill Elliot | The Bill Elliot Swing Orchestra featuring Vocalworks & Amy Weston | 1994 | Wayland Records |
| Dan St. Marseille | Retrospection | 1995 | Resurgent Music |
| Barbara Morrison | I Know How to Do It | 1997 | Chartmaker Records |
| Charles Rutherford | Collage | 1997 | Sea Breeze Records |
| Sherwood Sledge | Love Me By Name | 1999 | Maywood Records |
| Ron Escheté | The Beatles: Instrumental Jazz Tribute | 2000 | Sugo Records |
| Dewey Earney | Christmas Time is Here | 2000 | Resurgent Music |
| Beth Fitchet Wood | Silos | 2001 | Maywood Records |
| Judy Chamberlain | Road Trip | 2002 | JazzBabyRecords |
| Dragana | I Still Feel You | 2002 | CD Baby |
| Dewey Earney | Standards of Excellence, Volume 1, Dearly Beloved | 2003 | Resurgent Music |
| Dewey Earney | Standards of Excellence , Volume 3 | Resurgent Music | |
| The Baroqueleles | Meet the Baroqueleles | 2005 | CD Baby |
| The Baroqueleles | A Baroquelele Christmas | 2005 | CD Baby |
| Rick Blessing | I'm Just The Guy For You | 2007 | |
| Janice Anderson | The Sweetest Sounds | 2013 | CD Baby |
| Brynn Stanley | Classic | 2017 | SonoPath Productions |
Feeling Nostalgic?
Check out our beautiful jazz ensemble, Mode Indigo. Nostalgic music with a twist for special occasions.