Porecki, Benjie
Funklove, 2026, CD
Instrument: Piano
Issue: 32.1
Jazz Ruler Type: Pop+Jazz
Performance: 4
Sound: 4
Score: 83
O’s Notes: Benjie Porecki is an established keyboardist and composer, leading a trio with Mark Prince (d) and Gary Baker (b) on Faster Than We Know. Porecki’s music is a mature blend of smooth jazz, soul, and funk with braid appeal. It is more complex than a few cool riffs that characterize most smooth jazz offerings today. It reminded us of early Jeff Lorber recordings. “Right Direction”, “It’s Gonna Be Alright”, the spiritual “Headed Home”, and “May It Bring You Up” are a few highlights.
Publicist: Jazz Promo Services
