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7/13/2026

Instrumental Jazz Track Feature & Interview: Wayne Bethanis-Don’t Rush Benny

Wayne Bethanis-Don’t Rush Benny Track
 A Vibrant Fusion of Boogie-Woogie Keys and Pop Sparkle

Wayne Bethanis continues his streak of releasing dynamic, colorful instrumental tracks with his latest offering, “Don’t Rush Benny.”

This is jazz with a splash of pop sparkling around the edges.

Wayne’s piano dances a lively boogie as orchestral elements join in, creating a layer of perfect ambiance. As you listen, the sheer joy of the notes permeates your surroundings. Soon, vibrant horns come into play, infusing the track with traditional jazz energy; the very spirit and legacy of the genre come alive through Wayne’s keys.

“Don’t Rush Benny” is yet another vivid testament to an artist unafraid to push his creative limits, evaporating invisible boundaries with each inspired gesture. Wayne Bethanis doesn’t just play the piano—he conjures entire worlds from its keys, painting soundscapes teeming with color, energy, and invention. With this track, he reaffirms his place as a true musical Renaissance man, inviting listeners to step into his dynamic, ever-evolving universe.

Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck-MuzikMan.net Founder

July 13, 2026

Wayne Bethanis is a celebrated New Age artist whose music has touched listeners around the world. Bethanis combines technical mastery with heartfelt expression, creating music that resonates long after the final note. With each release, he continues to solidify his reputation as a chart-topping artist and an influential voice in contemporary music.

https://www.waynebethanis.com/

 

 

2/24/2009

Jake Hertzog Releases Jazz Fusion Instrumental Album Chromatosphere

New York, New York-February 24, 2009- Jake Hertzog is a guitarist, composer, and bandleader that has just realized his potential with an all instrumental jazz fusion release titled Chromatosphere on That’s Out Records, which will be released April 7, 2009...READ MORE...

12/14/2008

Freddy V-Easier Than It Looks Review


Artist: Freddy V
Title: Easier Than It Looks
Genre: Jazz-Funk-Soul
Label: Independent
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Fred Vigdor (or Freddy V) pushed his stake in the ground a long time ago when he stepped in with his saxophone to help the legendary pop-soul band Average White Band climb the charts. AWB remains one of my favorites to this day. For a decade Freddy’s trademark sax was a steady groove on AWB tracks. His accomplishments with that band alone still resonate today...READ MORE...

12/04/2008

Donna Lee Quartet-Mellow Review


Artist: Donna Lee Quartet
Title: Mellow
Genre: Jazz
Label: Zivaldo Records
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In 1999 Zdenko Ivanusic and Andrej Henigman, two classically trained altoists from Croatia crossed paths while playing in the Croatian Army Symphonic Wind Orchestra in 1992...READ MORE...

12/01/2008

Roger Kellaway-Live At The Jazz Standard Review


Artist: Roger Kellaway
Title: Live At The Jazz Standard
Genre: Jazz
Label: IPO Recordings
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The most remarkable thing about Live At The Jazz Standard is how Roger Kellaway and his ensemble make this recording sound as if it was recorded right in the studio. This is a tribute to the excellence of Kellaway on piano, his exceptional accompaniment, and not to mention the high standard of recording a live performance...READ MORE...

11/21/2008

The James Moody and Hank Jones Quartet-Our Delight Review


Artist: The James Moody and Hank Jones Quartet
Title: Our Delight
Genre: Jazz
Label: Mighty Quinn Productions
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With a mere 140 years of performing experience between them, James Moody and Hank Jones finally decided to sit down and bounce some ideas off each other and Our Delight was born.....READ MORE...

11/20/2008

Ralph Lalama Quartet-Energy Fields Review


Artist: Ralph Lalama Quartet
Title: Energy Fields
Genre: Jazz
Label: Mighty Quinn Productions
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Ralph Lalama (tenor sax), John Hart (guitar), Rick Petrone (bass) and Joe Corsello (drums) are the extraordinary musicians that are the Ralph Lalama Quartet....READ MORE...

11/16/2008

The James Moody and Hank Jones Quartet Release Jazz Classic Our Delight

New York, NY - November 14, 2008- With two amazing careers traveling alongside one another but never intersecting, it only seemed natural that James Moody and Hank Jones would finally find each other on the same road...READ MORE...

Ralph Lalama Quartet Releases Jazz CD Energy Fields

New York, NY - November 17, 2008- When a group of similar minded musicians gets together and can relate to each other on a fundamental level about their influences, everything seems to fall into place. In the case of The Ralph Lalama Quartet, those quintessential synergies are apparent on their new release Energy Fields....READ MORE...

2/28/2008

Patrick Yandall-Laws of Groovity Review


Artist: Patrick Yandall
Title: Laws of Groovity
Genre: Instrumental Jazz
Label: Zangi Records
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Patrick Yandall just keeps setting the mark higher every time he walks into the studio. After a different recording session titled New York Blues, which actually focused on his blues playing (as the title suggests), he is back with the trademark smooth jazz peppered with rock and fusion licks...READ MORE...