Los Angeles-based, New Orleans-bred pianist Ben Alleman is highly regarded for his ability to storytell with melody and improvisation rather than words. He’s been a trusted collaborator for musical luminaries ranging from Rock n’ Roll Hall of Famer Dr. John, to Social Distortion and Jenny Lewis, as well as co-writing, producing, and playing on records with some of the finest songwriters of our time, including Sean McConnell, Madi Diaz, Olivia Kaplan, and Greg Holden. Ben’s debut A Study In Unknowing is rooted in his New Orleans upbringing and shaped by his current life in California. It explores ideas of home, perpetual change, and what is carried forward from the past. The music values intuition, patience, and treats uncertainty as it's foremost generative material. It approaches not-knowing as a place to listen and learn from, rather than something that requires resolution. Ben’s playing offers an expressive steadfastness that is equally grounded and exploratory - a celebration of musicianship and the complexities of being alive.
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Ben Alleman plays contemporary instrumental jazz and ambient piano music rooted in New Orleans traditions and West Coast improvisation.
His prominent solo releases include A Study In Unknowing and Underneath The Orange Tree.
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