Ben Monder is one of the most respected and influential guitarists in the world today.  A musician in the New York area for 30 years, he has performed with a variety of artists, including Jack McDuff, Marc Johnson, Lee Konitz, George Garzone, Tim Berne and Kenny Wheeler. He is a regular member of the Maria Schneider Jazz Orchestra and performed with the late Paul Motian Octet, as well as being a first call for many other projects across the globe. He has conducted clinics and workshops around the world, and served on the faculty of the New England Conservatory from 2002-2005.

Ben continues to perform original music internationally with his own quartet, trio, and in a duo project with vocalist Theo Bleckmann. He has appeared on over 100 albums as a sideman, and has released a number of critically acclaimed as a leader and co-leader.