Artist Information
Ben Johnson
Bio
BEN JOHNSON, percussion
Ben Johnson has studied Jazz drumming since age 12, and began playing professionally in Calgary in 1997. Over time, he has included drumming instruments and styles from other countries, and the lute-family of instruments from Greece, Turkey and Persia. He was a member of the University of Calgary World Music Ensemble. Since moving to the Kootenays, Ben toured with a wide variety of ensembles, including Juno-nominated Adham Sheikh.