Jazz pianist, saxophonist and composer Petr Beneš is well known for his cooperation with many leading musicians. For many years, he has been a member of the Libor Šmoldas Quartet, Petr Kořínek Quartet, Trialog, The Czech National Symphony Orchestra and St. Blaise’s Big Band. He has also collaborated with Bobby Watson, Randy Brecker, Bobby Shew, Vince Mendoza, George Mráz, Chris Brubeck, Alex Garnett, Michael Janisch, Robby Marshall and many others. His piece “Waiting for Art” took home the Composition of the Year 2011 award at a competition organized by the Bohemia Jazz Fest and OSA. In 2013, he founded his own quartet to play his original compositions.

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