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David Benoit & Russ Freeman - The Benoit / Freeman Project 2 (2004)

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David Benoit & Russ Freeman - The Benoit / Freeman Project 2 (2004)

David Benoit & Russ Freeman - The Benoit / Freeman Project 2 (2004)
EAC Rip | FLAC (Img) + Cue + Log ~ 388 Mb | MP3 CBR320 ~ 185 Mb
Full Scans | 00:46:40 | RAR 5% Recovery
Smooth Jazz, Easy Listening, Fusion | Peak Records #PKD-8525-2

The Benoit Freeman Project 2 is an collaboration album by American pianist David Benoit and American Guitarist Russ Freeman released in 2004, and recorded for the Peak label. The album reached #7 on Billboard's Jazz chart. Russ Freeman also serves as leader and frontman for the Rippingtons.

David Benoit - A Midnight Rendezvous (2022)

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David Benoit - A Midnight Rendezvous (2022)

David Benoit - A Midnight Rendezvous (2022)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+log+.cue) - 277 Mb | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 104 Mb | Covers included | 00:45:10
Smooth Jazz | Label: Shanachie Records

2022 release. Featuring David's 12 piece big band, contributions by Jeff Lorber, Eric Marienthal and more! With over 20 #1 smooth jazz radio hits, sales of over 2 million albums, and touring the world over for more than 30 years, David Benoit is a true smooth jazz icon!! On A Midnight Rendezvous, David fulfills his long-standing dream of writing and arranging for a 12 piece big band featuring some of the top instrumentalists on the L.A. scene, including Eric Marienthal, Wayne Bergeron, Roberto Vally, and others. Additional highlights include the seductive title tune "A Midnight Rendezvous," the driving "Long Journey Home," and much more!

David Benoit - Jazz For Peanuts: A Retrospective Of The Charlie Brown TV Theme (2008)

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David Benoit - Jazz For Peanuts: A Retrospective Of The Charlie Brown TV Theme (2008)

David Benoit - Jazz For Peanuts: A Retrospective Of The Charlie Brown TV Theme (2008)
EAC Rip | FLAC (Img) + Cue + Log ~ 308 Mb | MP3 CBR320 ~ 143 Mb
Full Scans | 00:40:32 | RAR 5% Recovery
Jazz, Crossover Jazz | Peak Records #PKD-30454

2008's Jazz For Peanuts is the brainchild of five-time Grammy nominated musician, composer and arranger David Benoit,who has been composing music for Peanuts TV specials for over 15 years Features Vince Guaraldi's 'Linus & Lucy', which has become popularly known as the Peanuts franchise theme. Most of the tracks from various Peanuts specials were re-recorded by Benoit while a few, most notably 'Linus and Lucy', were remastered from the original tapes. Featuring: David Benoit, Dave Brubeck, Taylor Eigsti, Kenny G, Vince Guaraldi, Dave Grusin, Wynton Marsalis, Christian Scott.

David Benoit - Standards (2006)

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David Benoit - Standards (2006)

David Benoit - Standards (2006)
EAC Rip | FLAC (Img) + Cue + Log ~ 339 Mb | MP3 CBR320 ~ 149 Mb
Full Scans | 00:52:11 | RAR 5% Recovery
Contemporary Jazz | Kind Of Blue Records #KOB 10009

Recorded in a simple trio format with bassist Brian Bromberg and drummer Gregg Bissonette, Standards is about as close as smooth jazz pianist David Benoit has come to the classic post-bop West Coast sound that's always been one of his primary inspirations. Benoit is simply not an adventurous soul as either a bandleader or a pianist, and so Standards consists mostly of familiar songs (John Lewis' "Django," Thelonious Monk's "Straight No Chaser," Bill Evans' "Waltz for Debby," Dave Brubeck's "Blue Rondo à la Turk") given safe, pretty performances that never come close to re-invention. It's simply not in Benoit's nature to take risks, but to a listener on the pianist's mellow wavelength, these performances are both technically excellent and completely heartfelt. The choice of a couple obscurities by Henry Mancini and Neal Hefti adds an idiosyncratic personal touch as well. Bold and audacious it may not be, but Standards is a low-key delight.

VA - (I Got No Kick Against) Modern Jazz: A GRP Artists' Celebration Of The Songs Of The Beatles (1995)

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VA - (I Got No Kick Against) Modern Jazz: A GRP Artists' Celebration Of The Songs Of The Beatles (1995)

Various Artists - (I Got No Kick Against) Modern Jazz:
A GRP Artists' Celebration Of The Songs Of The Beatles (1995)

EAC | FLAC | Tracks (Cue&Log) ~ 430 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 186 Mb | Scans included
Jazz, R&B, Tribute | Label: GRP | # GRD-9827 | Time: 01:11:50

(I Got No Kick Against) Modern Jazz is a 1995 tribute album by various jazz artists and bands (George Benson, Diana Krall, Lee Ritenour, Chick Corea, David Benoit, Arturo Sandoval, Dave Grusin, and many others) from the GRP Records label. It consists of jazz cover versions of songs originally by The Beatles. The album's title comes from the lyrics of the Beatles's cover of the Chuck Berry song, "Rock and Roll Music", which was originally released on the studio album Beatles for Sale. Dave Grusin was nominated for a Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Performance for his cover of "Yesterday" on the album.

David Benoit featuring Jane Monheit - 2 In Love (2015)

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David Benoit featuring Jane Monheit - 2 In Love (2015)

David Benoit featuring Jane Monheit - 2 In Love (2015)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue&Log) ~ 226 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 90 Mb | Scans ~ 90 Mb
Label: Concord Jazz | # CRE 37135-02 | Time: 00:39:21
Vocal Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, Smooth Jazz

On his 35th album as a leader, pianist and composer David Benoit changed up his game. Remarkably, 2 in Love is the very first time in his long career that he's worked with a vocalist on an entire album. His chosen collaborator is Jane Monheit, one of the most celebrated mainstream jazz singers. All but one of these ten songs are originals co-written with three different lyricists: Lorraine Feather, Mark Winkler, and Spencer Day. Produced by the pianist, 2 in Love was cut live in the studio – a daunting prospect for most contemporary vocalists. But Monheit is no ordinary singer. Check her delivery on the knotty, Latin-tinged opener "Barcelona Nights." She glides through the changes and imbues her canny phrasing with just a hint of samba, with each articulated syllable entrenched in the song's groove. The sultry passion in her utterance is complemented beautifully by Pat Kelly's nylon-string guitar in the bridge. The title track is a swinging bossa with charging piano and hand percussion. Monheit has demonstrated throughout her career that her grasp on the form is both expert and soulful.

Various Artists - The Best Smooth Jazz Ever (2002)

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Various Artists - The Best Smooth Jazz Ever (2002)

Various Artists - The Best Smooth Jazz Ever (2002)
EAC Rip | FLAC (Tracks) +CUE, LOG | 657 MB | Scans
Genre: Jazz, Smooth Jazz | Label: GRP Records | Catalog Number: 589 716-2

The Best Smooth Jazz Ever is packed with smooth jazz radio hits and highlights the musicians who have brought depth and soul to the most successful contemporary jazz label in the world over the past 20 years. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of GRP Records, this two-CD set features some of the most respected names in the jazz style, including Al Jarreau, Lee Ritenour, Ramsey Lewis, and Patti Austin, as well a hot new rendition of Steve Winwood's "Roll With It," performed by David Benoit, Richard Elliot, and Jeff Golub under the group name Group 3.

David Benoit - It's a David Benoit Christmas! (2020)

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David Benoit - It's a David Benoit Christmas! (2020)

David Benoit - It's a David Benoit Christmas! (2020)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+log+.cue) - 203 Mb | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 121 Mb | 00:52:42
Piano Jazz, Xmas | Label: Steinway & Sons

Benoit was bitten by the jazz bug after watching a Charlie Brown special on television and listening to the music of Vince Guaraldi in 1965. “I was already a fan of the comic strip,” he says, “but when I heard that jazz piano trio, that was the defining moment when I decided that I wanted to play like Vince Guaraldi.”

David Benoit - Heroes (2008)

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David Benoit - Heroes (2008)

David Benoit - Heroes (2008)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 259 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 101 MB | Covers - 5 MB
Genre: Contemporary Jazz, Piano Jazz | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Peak Records (PKD-30605)

Contemporary jazz pianist and composer David Benoit has chosen to forgo many of the tropes and methods of working he's employed for the past 30 years on Heroes. Simply put, this is a tribute record to a select group of musicians who have inspired him and shown him a way forward. Before getting to the music, it's worth noting that in his brief liner essay, Benoit spells out that this is by no means a complete list, and points to those he left off for justifiable reasons, which is a nice touch. The music he has chosen stays well within the parameters of contemporary jazz, but lends a deeper focus to Benoit's approach in general. How many recordings are there where you will see tunes by the Doors placed next to those by Clifton Davis, Horace Silver, Dave Brubeck, Dave Grusin, pianist Bill Evans, the Beatles, and the teams of John Bettis and Steve Porcaro, as well as Elton John and Bernie Taupin…

David Benoit - A Midnight Rendezvous (2022)

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David Benoit - A Midnight Rendezvous (2022)

David Benoit - A Midnight Rendezvous (2022)
WEB FLAC (tracks) - 280 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 108 MB
45:02 | Jazz | Label: Shanachie Ent.Corp.

2022 release. Featuring David's 12 piece big band, contributions by Jeff Lorber, Eric Marienthal and more! With over 20 #1 smooth jazz radio hits, sales of over 2 million albums, and touring the world over for more than 30 years, David Benoit is a true smooth jazz icon!! On A Midnight Rendezvous, David fulfills his long-standing dream of writing and arranging for a 12 piece big band featuring some of the top instrumentalists on the L.A. scene, including Eric Marienthal, Wayne Bergeron, Roberto Vally, and others. Additional highlights include the seductive title tune "A Midnight Rendezvous," the driving "Long Journey Home," and much more!

David Benoit - It's a David Benoit Christmas! (2020)

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David Benoit - It's a David Benoit Christmas! (2020)

David Benoit - It's a David Benoit Christmas! (2020)
FLAC tracks | 52:32 | 182 Mb
Genre: Christmas and Holiday, Easy Listening, Jazz / Label: Steinway and Sons

Vince Guaraldis music for Charlie Brown, essential for the holidays, is in perfect hands with Guaraldis successor, the illustrious Jazz pianist and composer David Benoit. For three decades, the Grammy-nominated pianist/composer/arranger David Benoit has reigned supreme as one of the founding fathers of contemporary jazz. In 2017 he released The Steinway Sessions, his debut on the Steinway & Sons label. It includes some of Benoits most well-known tunes as well as the world premiere recording of his Etudes for the Contemporary Pianist.

David Benoit - Masterpieces: Best Of The GRP Years [Recorded 1987-2001] (2013)

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David Benoit - Masterpieces: Best Of The GRP Years [Recorded 1987-2001] (2013)

David Benoit - Masterpieces: Best Of The GRP Years [Recorded 1987-2001] (2013)
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 436 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 183 MB | Covers (5 MB) included
Genre: Smooth Jazz, Contemporary Jazz | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Universal Music (06007 5341922)

The Jazz Club series is an attractive addition to the Verve catalogue. With it's modern design and popular choice of repertoire, the Jazz Club is not only opened for Jazz fans, but for everyone that loves good music.
One of the more popular performers in the idiom somewhat inaccurately called "contemporary jazz," David Benoit has mostly performed light melodic background music, what critic Alex Henderson has dubbed "new age with a beat." Benoit has done a few fine jazz projects (including a tribute to Bill Evans and a collaboration with Emily Remler) but most of his output for GRP has clearly been aimed at the charts. He studied composition and piano at El Camino College and, in 1975, played on the soundtrack of the Robert Altman-film Nashville…