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Currently, Benny Green is 61 years, 0 months and 13 days old. Benny Green will celebrate 62rd birthday on a Friday 4th of April 2025. Below we countdown to Benny Green upcoming birthday.
Popular As | Benny Green |
Occupation | Pianist |
Age | 61 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Born | April 4, 1963 (New York City, NY) |
Birthday | April 4 |
Town/City | New York City, NY |
Nationality | NY |
Benny Green’s zodiac sign is Aries. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Benny Green was born in the Year of the Rabbit. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rabbit enjoy being surrounded by family and friends. They’re popular, compassionate, sincere, and they like to avoid conflict and are sometimes seen as pushovers. Rabbits enjoy home and entertaining at home. Compatible with Goat or Pig.
Hard-bop jazz Artist who gained recognition as a member of Betty Carter's band and Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers.
He began studying classical piano when he was seven and worked as part of a quintet with Eddie Henderson.
He began leading the Benny Green Trio in 1991.
He developed a love for jazz by listening to his father's record collection while growing up. It didn't hurt that his father was also a jazz tenor Saxophonist.
His style was often compared to Bud Powell.