David Benoit pays homage to some of his favourite recording artists that have had a distinct influence on his creativity throughout the years. The music of Dave Grusin, Elton John, The Doors, Horace Silver, Miles Davis, The Beatles and Dave Brubeck are very diverse in style, but, similar in terms of impact on the legendary contemporary jazz pianist's career.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0
No more covers, David:
Some covers CDs are good, some are lukewarm. I was really disappointed in this CD. I did listen to some of the samples. Maybe it was me, nah, it was David. Go back to your formula that made you David Benoit. Need some fresh songs, fresh producers. You can do better, I expect more.
Overdone:
While it's nice to include a cover song in an album, releasing an album of cover songs is getting overdone. Too many artists are taking the easy way out and covering other artists songs instead of creating their own original music. If you want to pay homage to an artist write a new song in their style. I want to hear new music not remakes.
Out standing cd:
Mr. Benoit 08 rel. is awesome,outstanding superb. He just keeps getting beter & better on each cd he puts out. Id go to the cd store & buy this as quick as you can.I give this cd a 10.
Benoit Plays the Classics:
David Benoit goes back to his roots with lots of clean and crisp piano playing. A wonderful album!!
Tracks:
Mountain Dance - David Benoit, Grusin, Dave
Human Nature - David Benoit, Bettis, John
Your Song - David Benoit, John, Elton
Light My Fire - David Benoit, Krieger, Robbie
Never Can Say Goodbye - David Benoit, Davis, Clifton
She's Leaving Home - David Benoit, Lennon, John
Song for My Father - David Benoit, Silver, Horace
You Look Good to Me - David Benoit, Donaldson, Walter
Waltz for Debbie - David Benoit, Evans, Bill
A Twisted Little Etude - David Benoit, Benoit, David
Blue Rondo à la Turk - David Benoit, Brubeck, Dave
