For an exhilarating glimpse into the future of jazz keyboards, look no further than Marco Benevento.

A melodically inventive musical adventurer who artfully employs pedals, amplifiers, rejiggered electronic toys and sundry effects, Benevento has forged a fascinating repertoire of songs by the likes of neil Young, Led Zeppelin and Beck, interspersed with wildly original compositions. His indie rock influenced duo with drummer Joe Russo brought a bracing jolt of improvisation into settings like Lollapalooza, SXSW and Bonnaroo, while on his own Benevento has collaborated with funk- and rock-steeped players such as Charlie Hunter, Stanton Moore and Phish's Trey Anastasio.

His latest album ME NOT ME is a gorgeously textured session featuring bassist Reed Mathis (Tea Leaf Green) and drummers Matt Chamberlain (Bill Frisell, Garbage) and Andrew Barr (The Slip)