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Ben Paterson (born June 23, 1982) is an American jazz pianist, organist, composer, and Steinway Artist.
Paterson has performed as an opening act for B.B. King, Buddy Guy, and Steely Dan, at the 2010 Montreal Jazz Fest, the 2006, 2009, and 2013 Chicago Jazz Fests, the 2007, 2008, and 2011 Chicago Blues Fests, as well as shows in France, China, Switzerland, Mexico, Sweden, and Taiwan.
Paterson was the winner of the inaugural Ellis Marsalis Jazz Piano Competition, held in 2018. The prize included $25,000 cash.
Starting in 2019 Paterson became one only a few jazz musicians who are designated Steinway Artists.
Paterson performed on Samara Joy's Grammy Award-winning second album, Linger Awhile, on Verve Records. The album also features drummer Kenny Washington, guitarist Pasquale Grasso, and bassist David Wong.
In 2024, Paterson appeared on Bobby Broom's new album Jamalot (Live) .
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