Jazz In the Corner is a jazz combo featuring Todd Lien and Brad Benefield.  Whether performing at restaurants, private parties, or corporate events, we invariably find ourselves, well... in a corner. After constantly being referred to as "Those Jazz Guys In the Corner", we decided if you can't beat 'em, join 'em.  Contact us to find out how to put some jazz in your corner.

(3/1/08) In another corner at the Wayward Coffehouse with guest pianist Lee Cronbach.

How big is your corner?

Do you have a bigger corner that needs filled for a party, reception, or event?  Drummer Tim Coffey and guitarist Peter Caruso join us to form the Four Man Quintet.   Big grooves and smooth swing, all with a splash of R&B and a sound that's bigger that the sum of its parts.

(2/23/08) The Four Man Quintet in the loft at The Repp:
Peter Caruso, Tim Coffey, Brad Benefield, and Todd Lien.

(4/12/08) Peter Caruso, Todd Lien, guest Gary Barnes, and Tim Coffey.
Special thanks to Gary for filling in while I recovered from back surgery!

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Listen

Jazz In the Corner provides a larger sound than you would expect while maintaining the intimacy of a small group. Brad is one of the few guitarists to play the "Alto" guitar, a unique bass and guitar hybrid instrument, which, along with the tasteful use of the guitar synthesizer to support Todd's saxophone, provides a wide variety of textures and sounds.   Click on the demo links below for examples.