Sunday Jam Hosted By Benjamin Henocq

"Better known in the world of jazz, but just as effective and involved in funk and pop, Benjamin continues to learn again and again, despite his already busy career." DRUMMER MAGAZINE

Born into a family of artists, Benjamin Henocq trained at the IACP, then at the Gilles and Nadia Touché school. He gave his first concert at the age of 12 and became a drum teacher at 17. He is the co-leader of the jazz band Prysm.

Elected best soloist and best group with Prysm at the Concours de Jazz de La Défense, then Django d'Or in 1998, he performs in many clubs, concert halls and festivals throughout the world. At the same time, he works as a composer and producer with a pop and jazz flavour. He also enriches his creativity through intensive singing and dancing.

Son of pianist and educator Ellis Marsalis, Branford grew up in the rich environment of New Orleans. He was quickly attracted to music and in 1986 formed his first quartet, which has forged a stylistic range of rare breadth. Also a soloist in classical ensembles, the saxophonist never ceases to amaze us with his multiple musical abilities. After four decades in the international spotlight, his achievements continue to grow. The young lion of jazz has become a multiple award-winning artist, with three Grammys, a National Endowment for the Arts citation as a jazz master and an avatar of contemporary artistic excellence.