David Benoit – The Steinway Sessions: David Benoit (2017) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

The Steinway Sessions is Grammy-nominated pianist, composer and arranger David Benoit’s first ever solo piano record and to mark the occasion, he has chosen a repertoire of songs that are closely associated with him and his concert repertoire. This album contains several well-known covers, including Elton John’s Your Song and Linus and Lucy by Vince Guaraldi, as well as many of Benoit’s own compositions.

One of the most popular jazz pianists of our day, David Benoit has brought his unique and engaging style to a wide audience. For his debut on the Steinway label, he has recorded some of his most well-known tunes- for the first time on solo piano. The album also features the world premiere recording of his “Etudes for the Contemporary Pianist.” David Benoit has charted more than 25 albums since 1980, and has been nominated for three Grammy Awards. He also serves as music director for the Asia America Symphony Orchestra and the Asia America Youth Orchestra. He has arranged, conducted, and performed music for many popular pop and jazz artists over the years, including Russ Freeman and the Rippingtons, Kenny Loggins, Kenny Rankin, Faith Hill, Cece Winans, and many others. His music can also be heard during The Weather Channel’s “Local on the 8s” segments.

Tracklist:
01. David Benoit – Kei’s Song (03:47)
02. David Benoit – Every Step of the Way (03:06)
03. David Benoit – Letter to Evan (04:25)
04. David Benoit – I Remember Bill Evans (03:31)
05. David Benoit – Strange Meadowlark (04:16)
06. David Benoit – Dad’s Room (03:10)
07. David Benoit – Once Running Free (03:42)
08. David Benoit – Rainbows (03:51)
09. David Benoit – Your Song (03:32)
10. David Benoit – Candide / Send in the Clowns (03:45)
11. David Benoit – Etudes for the Contemporary Pianist: Journey in a Rental Car (04:25)
12. David Benoit – Etudes for the Contemporary Pianist: I Miss You (03:40)
13. David Benoit – Etudes for the Contemporary Pianist: A Solitary Moment by the Ocean (05:05)
14. David Benoit – Etudes for the Contemporary Pianist: Lonely Boy (02:11)
15. David Benoit – Etudes for the Contemporary Pianist: Scherzo (For Charles Brown) (02:07)
16. David Benoit – Etudes for the Contemporary Pianist: Kenji (03:01)
17. David Benoit – Etudes for the Contemporary Pianist: Betty’s Dance (03:06)
18. David Benoit – Etudes for the Contemporary Pianist: Peacock Fallen (04:21)
19. David Benoit – Linus and Lucy (04:07)