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Benjamin J. Shepherd
MUSIC | 6-string electric bassist Benjamin J. Shepherd was born & raised in Wellington, NZ, where he began playing the drumset at 5, bass guitar at 7, upright bass at 13.

Benjamin J. Shepherd – Just Jazz: Live Concert Series

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Date/Time
Date(s) - 08/21/2019
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Location
Mr Musichead Gallery

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BUY TICKETS | $25 Tickets include complimentary wine/beer tasting. This event is a 16+ only engagement.

  • 6:30PM Doors Open
  • 7:30PM Music Starts

Live jazz every Wednesday evening after work!

Mr Musichead Gallery, in partnership with Los Angeles Jazz Radio Broadcaster and Producer LeRoy Downs and All Music Television Founder/CEO Frederick Smith, Jr. presents a weekly lineup of internationally recognized Jazz artists.

Jazz lovers will enjoy an early evening wine and beer tasting on the back patio, as well as a rotating display of jazz art and photography with special guest performers.

6-string electric bassist Benjamin Shepherd was born and raised in Wellington, New Zealand, where he began playing the drumset at age 5, bass guitar at age 7, and upright bass at age 13. Fresh out of high school, Benjamin recorded his debut album Double Play, which showcased his technical mastery of the bass as well as his compositional talents. Then, in 2008, Benjamin relocated to Los Angeles to attend the California Institute of the Arts, where he received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in jazz studies. His mentors at CalArts included Alphonso Johnson, Charlie Haden, Larry Koonse, David Roitstein, Miroslav Tadic and Joe LaBarbera. During his junior year at CalArts, Benjamin auditioned successfully for American Idol contestant David Archuleta’s band and began touring Asia, performing in front of 20,000 to 60,000 fans every night. Prior to graduating from CalArts, Benjamin had also secured a gig as music director for former Tower of Power lead singer Ellis Hall.

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