Crippen Creek is excited to present an evening with the Luca Benedetti Trio from Brooklyn, NY.  Electric guitarist Benedetti is one of NYC's most in-demand sidemen and will be accompanied by the outstanding rhythm section of Tony Scherr (Electric Bass) and Tony Mason (Drums).  Together, the group has recorded two albums of original material, "We'll Get There" (2019) and "Ride Awhile" (2023), and is excited to bring their unique instrumental explorations of folk, blues, jazz and rock to a new audience.  The Crippen Creek house concert will close out the trio's first West Coast tour which includes dates in Berkeley, Seattle, Portland and Vancouver for the International Jazz Festival.  

Luca is also a close friend and oft-collaborator with Don and Kitty's son Dave Speranza, an extraordinarily gifted bassist also based in Brooklyn.  Luca and Dave were both featured on the widely acclaimed album by Jim Campilongo & Honeyfingers, "Last Night, This Morning" which was hailed as "...a brilliant record with magic and artistry" by Vintage Guitar Magazine.
The concert is "pay what you can" with a suggested minimum donation of $20 per person.  Seating is limited so reservations are necessary. A check to Crippen Creek Farm or Venmo payment to @Don-Speranza will confirm your reservation. All proceeds go directly to the musicians. Your generosity and contributions in supporting live music will be very much appreciated.

The band would like to extend their gratitude to Don and Kitty for hosting them in their beautiful home.

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A prominent fixture in the New York City music scene since the late '90s, electric guitarist Luca Benedetti has worked alongside such varied artists and groups as Jim Campilongo, Hermine Deurloo & Steve Gadd, Ron Carter, and more. For his work as a solo artist and a producer, he has garnered critical accolades from Relix Magazine, Guitar Player Magazine, Gitarre & Bass, Saving Country Music, and Vintage Guitar Magazine, among others.

New York-based jazz musician Tony Scherr plays acoustic and electric bass and guitar in a variety of line-ups. He played with Woody Herman while a teenager. A prolific session musician he’s worked with John Scofield, Norah Jones, Bill Frisell, Ani DiFranco, Al Di Meola, and more. He’s been a member of numerous bands such as The Lounge Lizards, Sex Mob, Jesse Harris and the Ferdinados, and Chris Brown and the Citizen Band.

New York City drummer Tony Mason has toured and recorded with John Scofield, Joan Osborne, Norah Jones, Charlie Hunter, and many others. In the studio, Tony has worked with producers Nile Rodgers, Camu Celli, Ron St. Jermaine, Matt Pierson and the legendary Russ Titleman; he has also played on many commercials and television shows.

Gitarre&Bass Magazine (Germany) -- "Album of the Month August 2023"
"Luca and the two Tonys...present the finest trio interplay without falling into fusional competitions. 'Ride Awhile' is a great mix of tradition and musical personalities who play together ego-free!"

Relix Magazine
"...the music created by this super-tight trio never takes very long to get to a place that feels just right."

Everyone Loves Guitar
"...great tone and tasty playing."

Vintage Guitar Magazine
"...adventurous original jazz." 

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