Benny Benack III and Cyrille Aimée share the stage
When Benny Benack III played a show at Nassau Valley Vineyards earlier this year, he was invited back to perform at the True Blue Jazz Festival. Organizers Peggy Raley and Eddie Sherman thought it might be fun to pair Benack with another artist, and Cyrille Aimée fit the bill. The two shared the stage Oct. 16 at the Boardwalk Plaza Hotel in Rehoboth Beach for a show unlike any other.
Benack, a trumpeter, is following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, both of whom are talented jazz musicians. Benack also showcases his strong jazz vocals on many songs.
Aimée is a Grammy-nominated vocalist who performs songs in multiple languages. Originally from France, Aimée has won several jazz competitions and released a dozen albums, including “Move On” in 2019, featuring cover versions of songs by Stephen Sondheim.
See the official 2021 Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival program, produced by Cape Gazette, at capegazette.com/center/2021-rehoboth-beach-jazz-festival/226733.
Nick Roth is the news editor. He has been with the Cape Gazette since 2012, previously covering town beats in Milton and Lewes. In addition to serving on the editorial board and handling page layout, Nick is responsible for the weekly Delaware History in Photographs feature and enjoys writing stories about the Cape Region’s history. Prior to the Cape Gazette, Nick worked for the Delmarva Media Group, including the Delaware Wave, Delaware Coast Press and Salisbury Daily Times. He also contributed to The News Journal. Originally from Boyertown, Pa., Nick attended Shippensburg University in central Pennsylvania, graduating in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He’s won several MDDC awards during his career for both writing and photography. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, going to the beach with his family and cheering for Philadelphia sports teams.
