THE king of boogie-woogie piano Ben Waters is joined by his son, the brilliant saxophonist Tom, for an evening of boogie and blues at the Beehive Centre at Honiton on Saturday 7th March.

From the moment he first danced his fingers across the keys, Dorset-born Ben Waters has been on a mission to capture the raw, unrestrained joy of boogie-woogie and early rock’n’roll. He has long been celebrated as one of Britain’s most electrifying pianists, praised for his “key-shattering boogie-woogie” and described as “one of the best pianists in the UK.”

Over decades of touring the world, Ben has shared stages with musical giants including Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, The Rolling Stones, Ray Davies, Jools Holland and many more. Now he has a remarkable musical partnership with his saxophonist son.

Tom grew up surrounded by music. At just eight years old, he picked up the saxophone after joining his father on tour with Rocket 88, where he met and was mentored by sax legends Willie Garnett, Don Weller and Alex Garnett. By the age of nine, Tom was already sitting in with the late, great Charlie Watts.

At just 13, Tom made the bold decision to leave traditional schooling and join his father on tour full-time. Together they performed an astonishing 900 shows across 52 countries in just three years, bringing their dynamic, family-driven music to audiences around the world.

Tom later refined his craft with formal study, completing four years at the Royal Academy of Music, where he graduated with flying colours. His education, combined with his vast touring experience, has shaped him into one of the most exciting and versatile young saxophonists in the UK.

Now a rising star in his own right, Tom has worked with world-class artists across genres — from rhythm & blues and jazz to funk, Latin, and soul — and continues to perform internationally, composing and recording music for stage, screen, and television.