David Benoit

David Benoit: Biography in Details

Who is David Benoit?

David Benoit is an American jazz pianist, composer, and producer. His birth name is David Bryan Benoit.

He is well known for his work on The Peanuts Movie (2015), Island Prey (2001), and CBS Summer Playhouse (1987).

What is the birth sign of David Benoit?

David was born in Bakersfield, California, the United States on August 17, 1953, to parents Robert Bryan Benoit and Betty June Eggleston. There is no information about his siblings.

He belongs to American nationality and English ethnicity. Her birth sign is Leo.

Talking about his education, firstly, he attended Mira Costa High School. Then, he attended El Camino College.

David Benoit: Professional Career

Talking about his career, David Benoit began his career as a musical director and conductor for Lainie Kazan in 1976 before moving on to similar roles with singer/actresses Ann-Margret and Connie Stevens.

Whereas, his GRP Records debut album, Freedom at Midnight (1987), made it to number 5 on Billboard’s Top Contemporary Jazz Albums chart.

Eventually, out of respect for one of his main influences, Bill Evans, he dedicated his 1992 album Letter to Evan to him.

In fact, many of his songs employ a string section, most notably on his American Landscape (1997) and Orchestral Stories (2005) albums. Moreover, he has said that it is his dream to release a symphonic album.

In 2000, after the death of Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz, he also released a memorial album entitled Here’s To You, Charlie Brown: 50 Great Years. In addition, he also did the music for “Peanuts” in the later specials.

Likewise, he has also arranged, conducted, and performed music for many popular pops and jazz artists, including Russ Freeman and The Rippingtons as well as Kenny Loggins, Michael Franks, as well as  Cece Winans, David Pack, David Sanborn, The Walt Disney Company, and Brian McKnight.

Therefore, his music can be heard during The Weather Channel’s “Local on the 8s” segments. In 2011, he began hosting a morning program at jazz radio station KKJZ in Long Beach, California.

Moreover, dignitaries he also performed for include Colin Powell, Hillary Clinton, Al Gore, Los Angeles mayor Tom Bradley, former Los Angeles mayor James Hahn, and Senator Dick Durbin.

Talking about his salary and net worth there isn’t any information about his salary and net worth as of 2023.

Achievements and Awards

Talking about his lifetime achievements and awards. he won Porin Award for Best Foreign Jazz Music Album.

David Benoit: Rumors and Controversy

There isn’t information about his rumors and controversy. He is far from rumors and controversies.

How tall is David Benoit?

On talking about his body measurements, David Benoit’s hair color is light and his eye color is blue.

His height, weight, shoe size, etc are unknown.

Social Media

She is not active on social sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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