Ben Stapp Trio

Ben Stapp Trio: Ecstasis

by Glenn Astarita
November 8, 2008

Young California native and tubist Ben Stapp is off to a promising start within global jazz circles. Shortly after touring with the Sacramento Youth Symphony in Europe, he advanced his studies at UCLA and then off to England for lessons with tuba master Roger Bobo. Hence, Stapp is intent upon broadening his musical scope and jazz-based relationships via his residency in Portugal amid numerous European performances and recordings with many jazz notables. On his first date as a leader, Stapp ...