Benjamin Ring
Benjamin Ring is a distinguished drummer, percussionist, and composer with roots in Piedmont, California, now making waves in the vibrant music scene of Los Angeles.
Benjamin's musical journey began at the age of 8 in orchestral percussion, leading him to become one of the youngest players in the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra at 12. Those early years were marked by performances in prestigious concert halls across Europe, including the Berlin Philharmonie and the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, as well as participation in other notable Bay Area youth orchestras.
By age 11, Benjamin had also become interested in jazz percussion, joining Oaktown Jazz and the Berkeley Jazzschool's Advanced Middle School Jazz Ensemble. His high school years led to membership in the Berkeley Jazzschool’s Studio Band and the SFJAZZ High School All Stars, where he honed his skills among some of the Bay...