About us

There are many excellent big bands around that play music from the 40’s swing era, but this group has taken on the sounds of the New York Jazz and Latin/Jazz scene. This includes the music of Maynard Ferguson, Duke Ellington, and Count Basie, to name a few. More than capable of adding in tunes that are necessary for any occasion, the choice of the music and the style is what sets us apart.
Gene Bensen & Regent Scott, both professional musicians, have brought together musicians from the Westchester, New York, Connecticut, New Jersey areas to create the grand sound of the New York Jazz scene.
Gene Bensen’s performance credits are numerous, and include the Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey Bands, Tito Rodriquez, Machito, Lionel Hampton, the national company of Fiddler on the Roof, the Ice Capades, The Bee Gee’s and Broadway shows including Dancin, Hair, Annie and more. Gene has studied with New York Philharmonic notables, Jimmy Smith, Vince Panzarella as well as the inimitable Carmine Caruso. He currently serves on the Board of the Carmine Caruso Scholarship Fund at the Manhattan School of Music.
Regent Scott’s background includes performing with numerous big bands in the New York area as a young trumpeter. He studied with Frank Venezia of the NBC Orchestra, Carmine Caruso and Harry Glantz. Regent decided to try leading his own band which was a success from the start, playing in places like the Palisadium in New Jersey, the Concord Hotel and Las Vegas. He has always delighted audiences with his expressive, full-bodied trumpet sound and his engaging, warm, entertaining personality.
Please click here to read the article that was printed in "The Patent Trader" (Northern Westchester's Community Newspaper) about both Gene & Regent and the band.
This big band has been performing in and around the Westchester area for many different types of venues to include fund raising services . . . . The opening at the Trump Tower at City Center raising money for the White Plains Hospital Center; Maria Fareri Children's Wing at The Westchester Medical Center; St. Francis of Assisi,
Mt. Kisco; St. Lukes Church, Somers; Democratic fund raiser, Ryetown Hilton. Community concerts at Untermeyer Park, Eastchester; American Legion Hall, Mt Kisco; Larchmont Festival, Larchmont; Renasiance Plaza, White Plains; New Roc City opening, New Rochelle; Fall Celebration, Cold Spring. Concerts to include City Center Plaza, White Plains; The Little Theater, Westchester; Water Street Market, New Paltz; Swing 46, NYC and upcoming events. . . Westchester County Center, May 6th; Mount Saint Marys College in Newburgh plus weddings and other functions.
The Bensen-Scott Big Band is a group that is more
than a cut above the ordinary. This band is a sound
of life, happiness, community, and organization. The
music of afabulous era of Big Band Jazz. The music ofgreats like Maynard Ferguson, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Harry James and Count Basie, to name a few. These sounds live on with the original arrangements and the dedication and expertise of every member of the band.

Since listening surpasses anything, my trying to convince you of their sound cannot replace what your ears will tell you. Just go to the sound clips.

I do hope that you will give us the opportunity to become one of your selected entertainment groups.
The band is made up of persons who totally enjoy playing together after being in the music business for many years. Whether they are asked to do a concert or a show, their musicianship is what is to be expected from professionals. Most of the group are residents of the Westchester area. Gene Bensen is a resident of Heritage Hills and Regent Scott, a resident of Mt. Kisco.