Artist, Jazz Musician.
With the help of ‘Arts Council National Lottery Project Grants' Benjamin recorded and released two albums across 2023 and 2024 onto all streaming platforms, as well as through his collection of unique music videos on his YouTube channel.
Be sure to catch Benjamin performing live each week either playing his original music or in many different ensembles across the capital. Head over to the Live Shows page for more information.
Benjamin Rocca is a UK Jazz pianist based in Hertfordshire and London. He works around the country performing with his band and for artists such as Sound of Movement and Flo Blue.
With a background deeply rooted in the traditions of Jazz and having gained a Masters from the prestigious Guildhall School of Music & Drama as well as having a keen eye and passion for art and spirituality, Benjamin is certainly an artist to keep an eye on. His sound is energetic, captivating, soulful and intense, yet Benjamin has the capacity to bring all colours of the pallet both with fire through his exceptional facility on the instrument contrasting with his, delicate, considered and intelligent touch. He draws influence from artists such as Keith Jarrett, McCoy Tyner and Herbie Hancock all the way through to the likes of Braxton Cook, Christian Scott, Brad Mehldau, and Robert Glasper. His artistry and vision is clear and captivating, his bands are made up of some of London’s top Jazz musicians and his melodic playing and composing will keep any audience member at the edge of their seats.
Journey of the lotus
My second album released June 12th 2024, features 13 original tracks. You can purchase the album by heading to my Bandcamp page or by streaming it online here
Bass - @hugo_piper
Drums - @sascha_create
Flute - @rutasipola
Saxophone - @joelroccasax
Trumpet - @dylanjon3smusic
Percussion - @adampercussion
Piano & Composition - Benjamin Rocca
Produced by James Knight @knighttimestudios
Supported by Arts Council England
© 2024 Benjamin Rocca, All rights reserved.
singles and more…
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BeinG
My debut album released December 13th 2023, features 7 original tracks. You can purcahse the album by heading to my Bandcamp page or by streaming it online here
Benjamin Rocca - Piano, Compositions
Joel Rocca - Tenor Saxophone
Jonah Evans - Drums
Kielan Sheard - Double Bass
Produced by James Knight at Knight Time Studios
© 2023 Benjamin Rocca, All rights reserved.
Just Listen
Co-written alongside Flo Blue and performed on piano for her debut EP. A powerful piece written about the often negative female experience in the music industry.
NExt to me
An original piece written by Flo Blue. Here is an example of Benjamin’s session work as part of Flo Blue’s band with her piece and music video ‘Next To Me’.
Sound of movement
A new and exciting project lead by Saxophonist and composer Joel Rocca which features contemporary dance and an eclectic band of young London Jazz musicians. New videos, a new debut EP and some colourful new live shows coming very soon.