Trumpetist

Vocalist

Experience the sounds and energy of The City That Never Sleeps with Emmy-nominated trumpeter and vocalist Benny Benack III. Benack hosts an elegant, jazz-inspired journey from Café Carlyle to Broadway, the clubs of midtown, and the Village, highlighting songs and artists that defined Manhattan. Savor a night out to the soundtrack of New York City, including Billy Joel's “New York State of Mind,” Blossom Dearie's ode to “Manhattan,” and Frank Sinatra’s anthem “New York, New York.”

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The Magic of Manhattan

California State University, Long Beach

Soak in the sounds of the velvety melodies and smoky rhythms of quintessential crooners such as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Bobby Darin when the golden age of jazz returns with Great American Crooners! A dazzling night of swoon worthy hits and sentimental serenades await when Benny Benack III (Downbeat Magazine #1 Rising Star), Robbie Lee and Shenel Johns perform favorites like “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “Misty,” “I Only Have Eyes for You,” “Moon River” and many, many more. In addition to soaring vocals, the trio of Jazz at Lincoln Center (JALC) favorites will share incredible true stories about the legendary performers who brought these timeless songs to life.

Great American Crooners

McCallum Theatre

Great American Crooners focuses on quintessential crooners such as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Bobby Darin, whose velvety voices and sentimental serenades made them superstars on stage and on screen. Featuring Robbie Lee and Shenel Johns, who have both graced Jazz at Lincoln Center's stages, and Downbeat Magazine's #1 Rising Star Male Vocalist, Benny Benack III.

Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents Great American Crooners

Gallo Center for the Arts

Step into the golden age of jazz as Jazz at Lincoln Center presents Sing and Swing - a celebration of the Great American Songbook in all of its playful and sophisticated glory, packed with timeless style, charm and rhythm.

Jazz at Lincoln Center's Sing and Swing

Royal Albert Hall

Emmy-nominated trumpeter and crooner Benny Benack III, known for his work with Postmodern Jukebox and to SFJAZZ audiences for his sold-out 2024-25 Season Broadway tribute Some Enchanted Evening, presents his newest program The Magic of Manhattan. The show highlights the songs and artists that have defined the musical heartbeat of New York City, from Broadway to 52nd Street.

Benny Benack III: The Magic of Manhattan

SFJAZZ Center

In celebration of the centenary of John Coltrane and Miles Davis, pianist Emmet Cohen brings together an all-star quintet to explore the fundamental questions that shaped their artistry: Why are we here? What are we reaching for? Where does the music take us?

Emmet Cohen Quintet

Wigmore Hall

Celebrate the spirit of the season with our beloved hometown holiday tradition. Jazz trumpet sensation Benny Benack III joins the New Albany Symphony Orchestra and Chorus for a festive weekend filled with nostalgia, and holiday cheer. Enjoy classic carols, joyful sing-alongs, and moments that sparkle with the magic of the season. A concert that brings our community together year-after-year!

Trumpetist, Vocalist

Benny Benack III

Events

Upcoming events

Nov 2, 2026

Emmet Cohen Quintet · Wigmore Hall

19 - 20 Dec, 2026

Holiday Spectacular · New Albany Symphony Orchestra

Past events

6 - 7 May, 2026

The Magic of Manhattan · Carpenter Performing Arts Center

Feb 18, 2026

Great American Crooners · McCallum Theatre

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