Jazz / Contemporary Jazz; Crossover Jazz
Recorded: 1987-1995
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 straightahead 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, allmusic
David Benoit - Piano
Eric Marienthal - Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone
Paul Jackson, Jr. - Guitar
Nathan East - Bass
Ricky Lawson - Drums
Mike Fisher - Percussion |
