Ben Waters is widely acknowledged as one of the most exciting piano players in Europe today.

"A fab boogie woogie pianist" as one journalist noted, Ben's live shows have been compared to Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard and Jimi Hendrix.

Influenced by some of the finest pianists in the world, Ben initially bit the bait of Boogie Woogie and pianists like Albert Ammonns and Meade Lux Lewis, which sparked a desire to own a piano.

Since then Ben's name has become synonymous with excellent performance.

This is the man who barely in his early 20s has played with the likes of Mick Jagger; Pete Townsend; Shakin' Stevens and the late Florida blues harp legend Rock Bottom.

His raunchy vocals and exuberant style have earned him a superb reputation as one of the genre's finest performers.

His own style has evolved from his musical roots, and 13 years later he has surely done every kind of venue imaginable and played with some of the finest musicians in the world.

Now Ben is hitting the road with his own Big Band to promote his forthcoming album recorded at the studios of Mr Jools Holland.

He is appearing at The Pound in Corsham on Saturday June 28.