Ben tankard Ben Tankard is a talented American gospel smooth jazz musician, producer, and arranger known for his self-taught artistry. His musical journey began in church, where he played the drums, and later expanded to the tuba during high school. Although he was drafted into the NBA, a knee injury before the season started redirected his path towards music. Inspired by a church revival, he picked up the keyboard and released his debut album, “Keynote Speaker,” in 1990. Tankard’s impressive …