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Behn Gillece (born 1985) is an American vibraphonist, composer, and bandleader. Born in New Jersey, Gillece honed his craft through numerous performance opportunities in his home state and Philadelphia before making the leap to New York City in 2006.[1]

From 2009 to 2013, Gillece co-led four recordings on Posi-Tone with tenor saxophonist Ken Fowser, and earned a Downbeat Rising Star award in 2018. Additionally, Gillece has lent his talents as a sideman to various recordings, collaborating with artists such as Patrick Cornelius, Michael Dease, New Faces, Walt Weiskopf, Melody Gardot, Idle Hands, Out To Dinner, and Ensemble Novo. Gillece is a member of the faculty at Rowan University, where he teaches vibraphone, jazz ensemble, music theory, and online courses.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ Micallef, Ken (April 27, 2024). "Behn Gillece: Doing It Right - JazzTimes Magazine".
  2. ^ Jazz, All About (June 26, 2024). "Behn Gillece Musician - All About Jazz". All About Jazz Musicians.
  3. ^ "Vibraphonist Behn Gillece Explores a 'Parallel Universe'". downbeat.com. April 5, 2019.