TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING: weight, weight loss
Dina dishes with Ben about the realities of life as a traveling artist, and how he maintains balance, eats well, and keeps up healthy habits while touring.
Ben Basile is a bassist, educator, and composer from New York’s Hudson Valley Area. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Jazz Studies from The State University of New York at New Paltz and a Music Performance Certificate from The State University of New York at Dutchess Community College.
Ben has performed, composed, recorded, and toured across six continents with a variety of groups. Most notably, Ben has been a member of Big D and The Kids Table (https://www.bigdandthekidstable.com/) since 2013 and is a founding member of The Poughkeepsie Jazz Project, a group which has hosted a weekly jazz jam session in Poughkeepsie, NY since 2012.
Ben's debut solo album "Benergy" was released in May 2025. You can learn more about him and check out upcoming tour dates at:
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