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| Retrospective of the keyboardist's GRP output finds him in the heavy company of Stanley Clarke, Dave Valentin & Eric Marienthal. |
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| 1 Drive Time [#] |
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| 2 Every Step of the Way |
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| 3 Cast Your Fate to the Wind |
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| 4 Searching for June [#] |
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| 5 M.W.A. (Musicians with Attitude) |
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| 6 Linus and Lucy |
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| 7 Kei's Song |
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| 8 The Key to You |
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| 9 Freedom at Midnight |
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| 10 Still Standing |
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| 11 Wailea |
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| 12 Letter to Evan |
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| 13 Urban Daydreams |
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| 14 Mediterranean Nights [*] |
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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 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, All Music Guide
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• Biography
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