Bennett Wood

Bennett Wood is a freelance musician, composer and educator. He was recently appointed Director of Jazz Studies at Webster University. He previously held full-time academic appointments at Texas State University and Mineral Area College and served as the Interim Director of Education and Community Engagement at Jazz St. Louis.

Wood is an experienced bandleader and an in-demand sideman. In addition to leading his own group, Wood has performed alongside internationally acclaimed musicians including Jeff Campbell, Chris Cheek, Montez Coleman, Alan Ferber, Victor Goines, Andre Hayward, Doug Lawrence, Butch Miles, Bruce Saunders, and Reggie Thomas.