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John Benitez is an Puerto Rican born jazz bassist and composer, active in the New York City and international jazz scene.

Biography
John studied music at Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music before moving to New York City in 1993. After arriving in New York, John studied at the City College of New York with Ron Carter and Anthony Jackson.

Since then, Benitez has toured with John Scofield, and performed extensively in the New York area and internationally with jazz artists such as Roy Hargrove, David Sanchez, Wayne Krantz, Michel Camilo, Eddie Palmieri, and Wynton Marsalis among others.

As Leader

 * Descarga In New York (Khaeon, 2001)
 * Purpose (Seed Music, 2011)

As Sideman
With Danilo Perez With Eddie Palmieri With The Manhattan Transfer
 * Central Avenue (Grp Records, 1998)
 * Listen Here (Concord Records, 2005)
 * The Chick Corea Songbook (Four Quarters Ent, 2009)