Ben Waters is one of Britain’s most celebrated boogie-woogie and rock & roll pianists. A lifetime on stage has taken him from small blues clubs to sold-out international venues, sharing stages with legends including Charlie Watts, The Rolling Stones, and many more.
Key shattering Boogie Woogie is how the Guardian newspaper described Ben Waters playing after a concert at London’s iconic Ronnie Scott’s. Renowned for his energetic, entertaining performances, Ben’s virtuosity shines through when showcasing the early Blues, Boogie and Rock ‘n Roll of his musical heroes Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis, Amos Milburn, Little Richard, Ian Stewart, Dr. John and their like.
Accolades from a brilliant career include:
· “One of the best pianists in the UK - The London Times
· “I have been a boogie fan since the ‘50s and seen pianists all over the world. None come close to Waters - Blueprint Magazine
· “Ben’s solos are full of flare and bravado” – the Birmingham Post
· “Probably the best pianist I’ve played with. - Pete Thomas sax with Fats Domino and Elton John.
· ‘Like a Bouncy Castle For Grown Ups – London Times review of a Ben Waters show.
Collaborators include The Rolling Stones, Charlie Watts, Ronnie Wood and the Mad Lads, Chuck Berry, Jools Holland, Jeff Beck, Cher, Jerry Lee Lewis, Imelda May, Mick Hucknall, Johnny Depp, Paul Weller, plus many more.
Ben loves impromptu intimate shows allowing him, as it does, to engage the audience with entertaining anecdotes of his life “on the road” and showcase up close the playing that prompted Jools Holland to nominate him as one of his 10 favourite piano players of all time.
We’re going to do a wee showcase gig at Moons in the Exchange on Wed night May 27th for tunes and yarns just $20 cash on the door from 6.30 pm show at 7-9 pm
