BEN NEILL is a composer, performer, producer, and inventor of the mutantrumpet, a hybrid electro-acoustic instrument. He has been called “a creative composer and genius performer” (Time Out NY), "the mad scientist of dancefloor jazz" (CMJ), and "a musical powerhouse, a serious and individual talent" (Time Out London). Neill's music blends influences from electronica, jazz and contemporary classical music, blurring the lines between DJ culture and acoustic instrument performance. Neill has recorded nine CDs of his music on the Universal/Verve, Thirsty Ear, Astralwerks, Six Degrees, Ramseur, New Tone and Ear-Rational labels. His music has also been featured on numerous compilations including Wired Magazine's "Music Futurists". In 2010 his music theater work Persephone was presented at the BAM Next Wave Festival. Songs for Persephone, a CD of music from the theatrical production, was released in 2011 on Ramseur Records.