| | Best Of David Benoit 1987-1995 CD David Benoit Discography of CDs
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All songs written or co-written by David Benoit except "Cast Your Fate To The Wind" (Vince Guaraldi/Carel Werber), "Letter To Evan" (Bill Evans) and "Linus And Lucy" (Vince Guaraldi).
During his years with the GRP label, pianist David Benoit became very popular among listeners who enjoy hearing melodic jazz-influenced pop instrumentals that groove in a generally quiet manner. This sampler has 14 selections including two previously unreleased numbers and tunes taken from ten of Benoit's earlier releases. Unfortunately the exact personnel is only given for the new tracks (a rather inexcusable omission). The music overall (which includes a couple of straight-ahead performances recorded for tributes to Bill Evans and Vince Guaraldi) is lightly funky and enjoyable if somewhat lightweight. Highlights include "Cast Your Fate to the Wind," "Linus and Lucy," "Freedom at Midnight," "Letter to Evan," and "Urban Daydreams." ~ Scott Yanow
Compilation producer: Carl Griffin.
Engineers include: Clark Germain, Bob Lotus, Allen Sides.
Personnel: David Benoit (piano, organ, keyboards); Paul Jackson, Jr. (guitar); Eric Marienthal (soprano saxophone, alto saxophone); Gary Grant, Jerry Hey (trumpet); Charles Loper (trombone); Ricky Lawson (drums); Michael Fisher (percussion).
Audio Mixers: Clark Germain; Allen Sides.
Audio Remixer: Clark Germain.
Recording information: 29th Street Studio, Torrance, CA (1987-1995); Bill Schnee Studio (1987-1995); OceanWay Recording, Hollywood, CA (1987-1995); Pack's Pl (1987-1995); Pyramid Studios (1987-1995).
Illustrator: Dan Serrano.
Photographer: Tracy Lamonica.
Arrangers: David Benoit; Jerry Hey.
Personnel includes: David Benoit (conductor, piano, Hammond B-3 organ, keyboards); Eric Marienthal (soprano & alto saxophones); Jerry Hey, Gary Grant (trumpet); Charles Loper (trombone); Bruce Dukov (concertmaster); Paul Jackson, Jr. (guitar); Nathan East (bass); Ricky Lawson (drums); Michael Fisher (percussion); Carl Griffin (programming).
Producers include: David Benoit, Marcel East, Nathan East, Jeffrey Weber, Allen Sides.
Best Of David Benoit 1987-1995 Music Best Of David Benoit 1987-1995 Songs Best Of David Benoit 1987-1995 Music Review Average Rating: (3 out of 5 stars)   Save your money
If this is the best of Dave Benoit then I would hate to hear the worst.
He plays a style between Dave Grusin who obviously is his mentor and Richard Clayderman, and the drummer Ricky Lawson should break his arms or play in another room, so nobody can hear his crash bash style of playing,might have to use the disc in skeet shooting, no more Mr Benoit for me.
Submitted by Rob Head (Auckland NZ) 
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Love this album. It's been one of my favorites for years.
It's instrumental pop, heavily styled by jazz. If you approach it as a traditional jazz album, expecting Bill Evans, you're sure to be disappointed.
When you take it for what it is, Benoit's lovely and tender feel for every tune shines. Lovely and engaging, great arrangements, excellent side work. Nathan East, tasteful as always.
Give it a listen. You're sure to love almost every tune.
Submitted by pcurtain (Vancouver, WA, USA)
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