" Live At The 606 transports you through the riches of jazz with virtuosity, tenderness & excitement. Step in and experience the sound of a new master."

Julian Joseph

"When Benet sings and plays, something so precise, virtuosic, soulful and swinging happens, that's almost unnerving. That he isn't playing arenas but is The Soho Prince of Jazz is at once wrong, yet refreshing. Dig dig dig! Ian Shaw

"I like telling people about Benet McLean; it’s the only time I get to use the word, “polymath”. Benet really can play in every jazz piano style from Tatum to whoever is hippest at the time you read this. But it’s not a party trick, it’s a pure celebration of great and beloved musical voices. The ability to morph into any of our jazz heroes does not lead to any dogmatic views about what jazz should be or who should play it - quite the opposite; Benet simply loves all of it and he makes sure you do too. He does everything with infectious optimism and natural humour. I still haven’t mentioned his singing, composition, drawing, and violin-playing skills… but somehow, with all that, Benet is the most humble and generous dude, always blowing other people’s trumpet. Surprisingly, he doesn’t actually play the trumpet yet. Phew!" Django Bates

Upcoming Gigs

August
Album Launch @ Ronnie Scott's London Soho
19, 20, 21, 23, 24 - early set commences 7:15

November
16 - London Jazz Festival, BBC Jazz on 3 Set @ Clore Ballroom
29 November: Harrow Arts Centre

December
6 - Boxford Fleece

February 2014
7 - Derby Jazz
15 - Lincoln Drill Hall

Now Booking 2013 / 2014