Guitar
Benji Winterstein is among the artists included on Denis Chang’s, “In The Style Of…” instructional video collection at the DC Music School. That fact alone should tell you that time spent in the company of Benji is well spent, indeed. Here’s what Denis has to say of Benji on his own site, followed by a video of Benji providing accompaniment for his cousin, Brady.
Benji Winterstein, from the age of nine, learned the guitar from his dad Popots, and his uncle Hono Winterstein. He soon realized the importance of good guitar accompaniment in the mold of his uncle Hono and Nous’che Rosenberg. He is part of Samson Schmitt’s current band and has also played rhythm for the likes of Timbo Mehrstein, Marcel Loeffler, Adrien Mognard and Martin Weiss at such festivals as Samois-sur-Seine, Augsburg and Corsica Guitar Night.
In addition to the luminaries mentioned above, it’s worth mentioning that Benji joins us this year ( for the first time!) as a member of the Gwen Cahue Quartet, along with William Brunard and Bastien Ribot. As a leader, Benji released his first solo album, entitled “Benji Winterstein & Friends,” a project that brings together collaborations with a stunning array of artists. This album highlights his talent for creating collective arrangements, showcasing original compositions and tributes to classics of the genre. Here’s a cut from that project: