New York saxophonist Daniel Bennett has been hailed as one of the most original and unpredictable musical voices of his generation. The Daniel Bennett Group plays a special CD release concert at the Cape May County Zoo (707 U.S 9 North, Cape May Courthouse, NJ) on Saturday, August 13th at 4pm. The outdoor concert is presented by the Cape May County Library. The Cape May County Zoo provides free year-round admission with more than 550 animals. The Daniel Bennett Group is celebrating the release of their album, ‘New York Nerve.’ Daniel Bennett is joined by master percussionist Koko Bermejo (drums/keyboard) and acclaimed bassist Kevin Hailey. Daniel Bennett has been featured in Timeout New York, NPR and the Boston Globe. The UK Jazz Journal called Bennett, “an outspoken voice of hope,” during the Covid 19 pandemic. Daniel Bennett Group was recently voted ‘Best New Jazz’ in Hot House Magazine. Bennett is the associate director of the New York Jazz Academy in Times Square. Daniel Bennett recently played woodwinds in ‘Blank! The Musical,’ the first fully improvised musical to launch on a national stage. The New York Times called the show, “Witty, Likable and Ludicrous!” Daniel Bennett’s theatrical works have strongly influenced his eclectic sound and musical storytelling abilities as a woodwind specialist. The Boston Globe described Bennett’s music as, “a mix of jazz, folk and minimalism.” Daniel Bennett’s genre-bending sound has captivated audiences throughout the world. For more information about the concert, call 609-465-5271.