Ben Levin - Carryout or Delivery (2020)

Ben Levin, a gifted young man with an old soul, is quickly becoming the standard bearer for a new generation of urban piano players. Just 21 and still in college, Ben's already proven himself to be a world-class talent. His previous VizzTone album, BEFORE ME, brought Ben's authentic blues piano and soulful vocals to the world and paved the way for Ben's nomination for a 2020 Blues Music Award for Best Emerging Artist Album. Recorded at the height of the COVID-19 crisis, CARRYOUT OR DELIVERY proves once again that Ben's ceiling is unlimited. Backed by his father/regular bandmate Aron Levin on guitar, drummer Oscar Bernal and bassist Chris Douglas, Ben's a two-fisted terror on piano and organ. This album features a set of eight timely originals and four tasty covers. The maturity and skill he displays here are just a hint of what's ahead.