Entity . Ben Opie
Ben Opie
IndividualPittsburgh saxophonist and composer blending jazz, experimental, and contemporary styles.
Description
Ben Opie is a Pittsburgh-based saxophonist, composer, and educator known for his work in jazz, experimental, and contemporary music. He has performed extensively with groups such as OPEK, Thoth Trio, and Flexure, and is recognized for his genre-blending approach and contributions to the city's music scene.
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Roles:
Artist
Performer
Producer
Tags:
Experimental
Free-jazz
Improvised Music
Jazz
Instagram: @benopiemusic
Links
Bandcamp
Future Events 1
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Wed October 29th 2025
8:00 PMWeasel Walter / Ben Opie Duo with Joey Molinaro
Improvised experimental set from Weasel Walter & Ben Opie, with special guest Joey Molinaro. Concert at Bantha Tea Bar $10 / $20Ben Opie Joey Molinaro Bantha Tea Bar Experimental Improvised Music
Past Events 16
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Sun July 20th 2025
7:00 PMCHEER-ACCIDENT, Microwaves, Ben Opie
long-running prog/pop/avant/rock ensemble from Chicago Concert at Poetry Lounge 21+ $10Microwaves Poetry Lounge Ben Opie Avant Free-jazz Noise Rock Prog
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Thu July 3rd 2025
![FOLK MUSIC [Nate Wooley/Chris Corsano/Ches Smith] with BEN OPIE & CHIFFCHAFF TRIO + PATRICK BREINER](https://arcane-city-library.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/prod/photos/tn-1751223155_FOLK%20MUSIC%20Nate%20Wooley.webp)
8:00 PM - 11:30 PMFOLK MUSIC [Nate Wooley/Chris Corsano/Ches Smith] with BEN OPIE & CHIFFCHAFF TRIO + PATRICK BREINER
an evening of experimental electro-acoustic music featuring trumpeter Nate Wooley and drummers Chris Corsano & Ches Smith Concert at Brillobox 21+ $15 / $20Brillobox Edgar Um Ben Opie Experimental Free-jazz Improvised Music
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Thu May 29th 2025
7:30 PM - 10:00 PMSons of Ra with Special Guests Ben Opie & Patrick Breiner
Sons of Ra (Chicago Jazz/Rock) and special guests Ben Opie & Patrick Breiner will be performing at Bantha Tea Bar. Concert at Bantha Tea Bar All Ages $15 -
Sun March 9th 2025
7:30 PMTHE FLYING LUTTENBACHERS, Microwaves, Ben Opie & Patrick Breiner
punk-jazz, brutal prog and no-wave legends from Chicago Concert at The Government Center All Ages $20 / $23Microwaves The Government Center Ben Opie Free-jazz No Wave Punk
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Tue September 3rd 2024
7:30 PMKen Vandermark PNL Duo, Ben Opie & Patrick Breiner
giants of experimental jazz improvisation! Concert at The Government Center All Ages $20 / $25
![FOLK MUSIC [Nate Wooley/Chris Corsano/Ches Smith] with BEN OPIE & CHIFFCHAFF TRIO + PATRICK BREINER](https://arcane-city-library.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/prod/photos/1751223155_FOLK%20MUSIC%20Nate%20Wooley.webp)
