Piano with Ben G.

Ben Gimm is a pianist local to the Portland metropolitan area. As a younger musician, he grew up playing keyboard instruments, saxophone, and double bass in a multitude of ensembles including woodwind-brass bands, youth symphony groups, and professional stage production pit orchestras. His studies began at the age of five. As a performer, critics describe Ben as cerebral, a tremendously sensitive collaborator, and, according to British pianist Murray McLachlan, "Extremely talented." He made his debut in local competitions, and most notably won one of seven top spots across the U.S. in the MTNA Chamber Strings Competition.