The Best of David Benoit 1987-1995
David Benoit
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| Name | Artist | Time | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drive Time | David Benoit | 4:39 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 2 | Every Step of the Way | David Benoit | 4:03 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 3 | Cast Your Fate to the Wind | David Benoit | 3:13 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 4 | Searching for June | David Benoit | 4:44 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 5 | M.W.A. (Musicians With Attitude) | David Benoit | 4:37 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 6 | Linus and Lucy | David Benoit | 3:30 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 7 | Kei's Song | David Benoit | 4:38 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 8 | The Key to You | David Benoit & David Pack | 5:02 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 9 | Freedom at Midnight | David Benoit | 4:12 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 10 | Still Standing | David Benoit | 5:05 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 11 | Wailea | David Benoit | 4:29 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 12 | Letter to Evan | David Benoit | 5:13 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 13 | Urban Daydreams | David Benoit | 5:49 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 14 | Mediterranean Nights | David Benoit & Russ Freeman | 6:55 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 14 Songs |
Album Review
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."
Recent Customer Reviews
Great Album
by Mac OS X LeopardThis is a great album for listening on the road. I really like it.
Great insight to his talent
by da_maestroThis album is a great selection of some of Benoit's most memorable tunes (Every Step of the Way, Freedom at Midnight, not to mention all of them). It hasn't been destroyed by any "remastering" dynamic compression that is so prevalent today (search for "the loudness war" if not familiar with this). The recording quality of this music is with the best of the best. Listen to Every Step of the Way on a good balanced audio system and the dynamics really shine, with all of the instruments amazingly well seperated and absolutely no noise. Each instrument retains the "realism" of it's real life sound, while at the same time being so well produced and mixed, that they each stand out so well without masking eachother. Undeniably great, enjoyable music. Very intricate, if you enjoy listening to 'a lot of stuff going on', yet the songs shine through with their easy to remember themes and parts. This was my first Benoit album, and it set me on an adventure to get the rest!
A Good place to start
by JJassthis David benoit collection is a great place to start your Benoit collection. Songs such as "Freedom at Midnight" and "M.W.A." are all included in this album. Start here if you are new to David Benoit.
Biography
Born: 1953 in Bakersfield, CA
Genre: Jazz
Years Active: '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s
Top Albums and Songs by David Benoit
| Name | Album | Time | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freedom at Midnight | Freedom at Midnight | 4:14 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 2 | Watermelon Man | Right Here, Right Now | 5:22 | $0.69 | View In iTunes |
| 3 | Beat Street | Full Circle | 4:14 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 4 | Remembering Christmas | Remembering Christmas | 4:35 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 5 | Carol of the Bells | A GRP Christmas Collection | 3:41 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
- $9.99
- Genres: Jazz, Music, Crossover Jazz, Contemporary Jazz
- Released: 1987
- ℗ 1995 UMG Recordings, Inc.
