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Pianist and composer David Benoit has something to say. It s clear from his multi-dimensional body of work across three-and-a-half decades, and his deep jazz roots that still allow room for forays into classical, Latin, pop, world music and a range of other sounds. The connections and associations he has made along the way have resulted in a fascinating and ongoing interplay between musics, musicians and musical philosophies. Simply put, Benoit is engaged in a conversation a dynamic and ongoing act of communication that results in a sound that s consistently engaging and entertaining.
When I started making records, I never conformed to a specific format, says Benoit, whose recording career began with the release of Heavier Than Yesterday in 1977. Mostly my records were just me writing and playing my own music, directly from my heart. I ve come back to that on this record, but using some orchestral colors this time. As a composer, I ve stretched a bit, and this really represents where I am right now as a pianist, as a musician, as a composer. It s a very good snapshot for people who have been following me for a while. This is where I am right now. I m not pandering to radio. I m just doing what I love to do, and that s what s been so much fun about it.
Benoit takes the discussion to a new level of creative exchange on Conversation, his new album. Benoit gets assistance along the way from musicians representing a broad cross section of styles: electric guitarist Jeff Golub, acoustic guitarist Pat Kelley, guitarist David Pack (Ambrosia), flutist Tim Weisberg, classical pianist Robert Theis and a cadre of young classical players who are fearless about taking their music to less traditional and more adventurous and exploratory places.
The discussion may be intense and filled with many voices, but the overriding message remains simple. My primary goal on this recording just as it is on nearly all of my recordings is for people to come away from it feeling good, says Benoit. Or maybe it will take them to a place they ve never been. Maybe they ll feel something a little bit deeper than they might feel with other CDs, or maybe they ll want to put it on and have a cocktail and dance the bossa nova. In the end, I want them to take away whatever they want to take away. The main thing is that they enjoy it, and they experience a little bit of what I experienced making it. Listen to David Benoit s Conversation and hear what this innovative and enduring artist has to say.
When I started making records, I never conformed to a specific format, says Benoit, whose recording career began with the release of Heavier Than Yesterday in 1977. Mostly my records were just me writing and playing my own music, directly from my heart. I ve come back to that on this record, but using some orchestral colors this time. As a composer, I ve stretched a bit, and this really represents where I am right now as a pianist, as a musician, as a composer. It s a very good snapshot for people who have been following me for a while. This is where I am right now. I m not pandering to radio. I m just doing what I love to do, and that s what s been so much fun about it.
Benoit takes the discussion to a new level of creative exchange on Conversation, his new album. Benoit gets assistance along the way from musicians representing a broad cross section of styles: electric guitarist Jeff Golub, acoustic guitarist Pat Kelley, guitarist David Pack (Ambrosia), flutist Tim Weisberg, classical pianist Robert Theis and a cadre of young classical players who are fearless about taking their music to less traditional and more adventurous and exploratory places.
The discussion may be intense and filled with many voices, but the overriding message remains simple. My primary goal on this recording just as it is on nearly all of my recordings is for people to come away from it feeling good, says Benoit. Or maybe it will take them to a place they ve never been. Maybe they ll feel something a little bit deeper than they might feel with other CDs, or maybe they ll want to put it on and have a cocktail and dance the bossa nova. In the end, I want them to take away whatever they want to take away. The main thing is that they enjoy it, and they experience a little bit of what I experienced making it. Listen to David Benoit s Conversation and hear what this innovative and enduring artist has to say.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By sunder
Format:Audio CD
Leaving behind the downtempo electronic approach of 2010's Earthglow, pianist David Benoit returns to a more traditional contemporary jazz vibe on 2012's "Conversation".
Once again working with producer Clark Germain, Benoit has put together a more organic, swinging sound this time around.
To these ends, we get the R&B-infused Latin number "Feelin' It" as well as Benoit's take on the Vince Guaraldi-sounding theme to the film "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" featuring guitarist Jeff Golub. Similarly engaging are such cuts as the roiling spy-movie funk of "Q's Motif" and the jazz-funk of "Let's Get Ready" with saxophonist David Sills. One of the main draws here, of course, is the title track composition that Benoit culled from the last movement of his suite "Music for Two Trios".
The track showcases a classical trio featuring pianist Robert Theis and a jazz organ trio led by Benoit trading sections and going head to head on this cinematic and rambling "conversation" piece. M. Collar
Diary Of A Wimpy Kid
Once again working with producer Clark Germain, Benoit has put together a more organic, swinging sound this time around.
To these ends, we get the R&B-infused Latin number "Feelin' It" as well as Benoit's take on the Vince Guaraldi-sounding theme to the film "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" featuring guitarist Jeff Golub. Similarly engaging are such cuts as the roiling spy-movie funk of "Q's Motif" and the jazz-funk of "Let's Get Ready" with saxophonist David Sills. One of the main draws here, of course, is the title track composition that Benoit culled from the last movement of his suite "Music for Two Trios".
The track showcases a classical trio featuring pianist Robert Theis and a jazz organ trio led by Benoit trading sections and going head to head on this cinematic and rambling "conversation" piece. M. Collar
Diary Of A Wimpy Kid
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By sakura1220
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
5 stars just aren't enough! it's THAT good! i agree with the other post that said there isn't enough music on this cd....so true! but then again, i don't think i could EVER get enough of this man! good jazz piano is very hard to come by these days and david proves that he is still top notch in this category. my all time favorite benoit song is searching for june (off of his best of compilation) as well as the breathtakingly beautiful kei's song. on this cd, the redux version of kei's song is very pleasant to the ears. although i do prefer the original, this one is pretty fantastic. also, the title track, conversation, is another highlight on this cd. absolutely wonderful concept of the musicians having a "conversation" with each other. his daughter (who plays violin on these tracks) seems to be just as talented as her dad.
all in all, if you are a true benoit fan, than DON'T WALK....RUN for this latest masterpiece by one of the great pianists of our time!
all in all, if you are a true benoit fan, than DON'T WALK....RUN for this latest masterpiece by one of the great pianists of our time!
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Absolutely love it! One of his best albums thus far. Have enjoyed his music for years. Like the versatility in this one.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic Benoit
This is just another of David Benoit's delightful musical offerings! Spans mellow to slightly jumpy and funky, great instrumentation, and just plain great music.
Published 25 days ago by Barb
5.0 out of 5 stars
His generation's Dave Brubeck
Dave Brubeck's "Take Five" became a jazz standard an entire generation loved and embraced. David Benoit's work at the very least parallels Brubeck's if not surpasses. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Fred Studer
5.0 out of 5 stars
midly surprised
Been a fan of David Benoit for years. This is an excellent cd which once again shows his talent and creativity.
Published 2 months ago by susan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Serene yet moving
That should say it all. Yet- great music to just kick back and relax to- especially in front of the fireplace, if you have one, with snow falling outside.
Published 4 months ago by Scott R. Henderson
5.0 out of 5 stars
great pianist
you can not go wrong with Davids talent. Nice music of course some I like more than others but overall great
Published 4 months ago by believer
5.0 out of 5 stars
David Benoit is good, as usual.
To say that David's albums keep getting better would imply that some weren't so good (which is ridiculous). Read more
Published 5 months ago by R. Berryman
3.0 out of 5 stars
ZZZZZZZ
Oh David! As huge of a jazz fan that I am , I must say that this album is right up there with the sleepy, predictable and boring main stream jazz that has become so popular. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jeff64
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best in a long time!
David Benoit is one of those artists whose works I buy when they first come out. I don't wait to hear any of it or look at reviews. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Richard Lobel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Jazz Piano
Q's theme is awesome
CD opens like with smooth jazz piece.
Then second piece has a bosa nova feel.
Great mixture of different musical styles.
CD opens like with smooth jazz piece.
Then second piece has a bosa nova feel.
Great mixture of different musical styles.
Published 5 months ago by Craig E Jansen
4.0 out of 5 stars
Songs I like to listen to over and over
I've been a big fan of David Benoit's since the early 1990s. He's one of the few artists who has written songs that I can listen to over and over every day. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Positive Logic
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