“Benson Meets Santana”

With six highly acclaimed albums, more than 50 touring dates per year, a #1 Billboard single, and multiple charting hits, New York guitarist JJ Sansaverino has spent the past thirty-five years reaching millions of fans around the world with his signature “Benson meets Santana” musical style. An innovative composer and electrifying performer, JJ brings a “take no prisoners” attitude to the stage night after night, blending Smooth Jazz, Traditional Jazz, Blues, R&B, and Reggae into a vibrant live experience.

A graduate and award winner from Berklee College of Music, he has shared the stage with numerous international artists and even performed at Sir Paul McCartney’s wedding in 2002. His festival appearances include the Berks Jazz Festival, Rehoboth Jazz Festival, Blue Note Jazz Festival, Seabreeze Jazz Festival, Mallorca Jazz Festival, Orlando Jazz Festival, Algarve Jazz Festival, Lake Arbor Jazz Festival, Cancun Jazz Festival, Arizona Jazz Festival, and many more.

JJ continues his international touring through 2026 in support of his sixth album, Conversations, released by Innervision Records. The album follows a series of successful radio hits including “Style and Elegance,” “Keep Your Head Up,” and “Ride With Me,” which have all topped the Billboard charts. One of JJ’s recent collaborations is with reggae icon Maxi Priest. Together they created the powerful original song “Blessed With A Melody,” which has already topped both the Jazz and Reggae charts. JJ continues writing and recording new music while enjoying the success of his 19th radio single, “Let It Go,” which is quickly climbing the charts.