Ben Holder Trio
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A rising star at our early Jazz at St Giles' series 13 years ago, talent spotted by our founder Jean Darke, we knew Ben would become a national and international figure in Jazz and so it has turned out.
"Get your feet tapping and your jaw dropping at the speed of his fingers. Top quality musicianship and utter entertainment."
- Little Live Music Company
"It was great to see Ben Holder so well received. He is such an extraordinary talent."
- FestJazz, France
Ben Holder is now the most acclaimed and exciting jazz violinist in the UK. His classical studies began at the age of six and were complemented by training at the Birmingham Conservatoire. An introduction to jazz came in his early teens – classic masters such as Benny Goodman, Oscar Peterson and Stephane Grappelli – and led Ben to truly find his place as a musician.
Ben possesses an innate sense of swing rhythm (something which often eludes classical players), breathtaking technical ability and true showmanship on stage. He offers flawless musicianship, heaps of energy and personality and a visible passion for his craft.
Ben's various awards bear testimony to these abilities. Often playing across the UK, Europe and further afield, he is a first-call jazz violinist for many of the country's top venues, line-ups and studios.
Ben will be joined by Jez Cooke (Guitar) and Paul Jeffries (Bass)