Ben Goldman:
Percussionist
& Educator
A versatile drummer and percussionist who “demonstrates his aptitude to adapt” across jazz, classical, and world traditions.
About Ben
Ben Goldman is a versatile percussionist and music educator in the Philadelphia area. Ben is currently the instructor of percussion at Settlement Music School and also maintains an active private studio with students ages 5–85.
Also an active performer, he tours nationally as an associate artist with the Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass and as a co-leader of The Ben Diagram Duo, a tuba and percussion duo with Ben Vasko. Ben is also active in the Philadelphia area as a drumset player and performs on steel pan.
Full BiographyRecordings
The Ben Diagram Duo
Tuba and percussion duo with Ben Vasko.
The Ben Goldman Quartet
Original compositions — jazz with funk and groove.
“Sister Soul”
Ben with the Master Players Faculty Jazz Ensemble.
Connect with Ben
For lesson inquiries, performance bookings, and collaborations.