Bennett Paster: Jazz Musician in New York

About Bennett Paster

Bennett Paster is a New York City jazz keyboardist who appears on club stages including Barbès. He has worked alongside bassist Jim Whitney, guitarist Brad Shepik, and drummer Rob Garcia, including performances with Whitney’s group for *Trip Around the Sun*. Paster’s playing draws on the pianist’s role as both colorist and timekeeper, shaping harmony and groove without crowding the ensemble. His performances favor clarity over spectacle, leaving space for the band’s shifting dynamics.