Ben Waters Trio

Ben Waters Trio is a rhythm and blues act led by pianist Ben Waters, with saxophonist Tom Waters and percussionist James Larter. The group performs at The Live Room@Caroline Social Club in Shipley.

Ben Waters is a pianist recognised internationally as one of the leading boogie-woogie and rock 'n'roll players. His son Tom Waters, a Royal Academy of Music graduate, plays saxophone and leads his own band. Between the ages of 13 and 16 Tom toured internationally with his father, performing more than 900 shows in 52 countries. The trio is completed by James Larter, a long-time collaborator of Tom's and a percussionist and multi-instrumentalist.

The show is linked to Ben Waters'Rolling Stones tribute album, first recorded in 2010 in honour of Ian Stewart, a founding figure of British rhythm and blues. The tour marks its relaunch on Grinning Dog Records, with new recordings featuring Keith Richards, George Thorogood & The Destroyers and Jools Holland. One newly recorded track is dedicated to Charlie Watts, with whom Ben played more than 100 shows worldwide in The ABC&D of Boogie Woogie.

The trio's music draws on rhythm and blues, rock 'n'roll, funk and improvisation, with humour alongside. The Live Room at Caroline Social Club is on Caroline Street in Saltaire, Shipley, and mainly hosts concerts with a focus on pop, rock and indie music.