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Behn Gillece
Behn Gillece is a vibraphonist and composer known for his expressive sound and dynamic writing, rooted in the jazz traditions of New York and Philadelphia. Influenced by legends like Milt Jackson, Gary Burton, and Bobby Hutcherson, he brings a forward-thinking approach to the instrument while staying deeply grounded in straight-ahead jazz. His latest release, "Pivot Point" (2025, Posi-Tone), marks a turning point—melding rhythmic clarity, rich harmonies, and inspired improvisation. Featuring Willie Morris, Jon Davis, Boris Kozlov, Rudy Royston, and Jason Tiemann, the album captures a renewed creative momentum. Gillece has released nine albums as a leader and co-led four with saxophonist Ken Fowser. He’s also recorded with artists including Altin Sencalar, Patrick Cornelius, Michael Dease, Melody Gardot, Walt Weiskopf, and Ensemble Novo. In 2018, he was named a DownBeat Rising Star Vibraphonist. He’s performed at iconic venues like Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, Smalls, Mezzrow, and top international festivals including North Sea, Montreux, and Toronto. Behn teaches at Rowan University and has created over 800 online lessons through vibesworkshop.com, helping percussionists around the world. Subscribe for new music, live videos, and lesson content. Visit

Songs

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Still Doing Our Thing
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Mindful Moments
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Bag's Mood (feat. Michael Dease, Walt Weiskopf, Bruce Harris & Adam Birnbaum)
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Pivot Point
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Extraction
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Albums

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Pivot Point

2025
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Parallel Universe

2019
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Top Shelf

2013
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Stick Together

2024
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Walk of Fire

2017
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Between The Bars

2023
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Dare to Be (feat. Nate Radley, Ugonna Okegwo & Jason Tiemann)

2016
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Still Doing Our Thing

2021
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Mindset (feat. Rick Germanson, Paul Gill, Charles Ruggiero & Ken Fowser)

2015

Singles & EPs

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Haymaker

Single • 2025
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Cyclic Episode

Single • 2024
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Shimmering Sands

Single • 2024
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Four Of A Kind

Single • 2024

Videos

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Behn Gillece - Mindset (AUDIO)

Behn Gillece • 1.8K views
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Uma Para Agosto (feat. Charles Ruggiero, Paul Gill & Rick Germanson)

Behn Gillece • 893 views
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Behn Gillece - Why Try To Change Me Now

Behn Gillece • 498 views

Live performances

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Behn Gillece Quartet plays "Cute and Dainty"

Behn Gillece • 2.3K views
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Behn Gillece - Little Echo (LIVE)

Behn Gillece • 726 views