Career
After graduating from the Settlement Music School in Philadelphia and having spent his earlier years studying classical as well as jazz music, he relocated to Chicago in 2004 to attend the University of Chicago. Starting in 2005, Ben began working as a pianist for Von Freeman, an National Education Association Jazz Master in Chicago. He performed with him on a regular basis until Freeman"s death in August 2012.
In 2012, Ben relocated to New York City to further his professional music career and gain more exposure in the jazz world.