David Benoit - Professional Dreamer (GRP,1999) @256kbps torrent

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Rick Braun acted as producer for six of the tunes on Professional Dreamer, and it adds a funkier dimension to Benoit\'s rich keyboards and lyrical piano solos. Funky is a direction that Benoit is clearly ready for. You hear it especially on \"ReJoyce,\" a celebration of the groove with Benoit using a Hammond B-3 organ for some deep soul. \"Miles After Dark\" also stands out, with Braun adding some tasty muted trumpet to the midnight mood. Benoit\'s style is still in evidence, though, especially on the slow tunes and the characteristic classical touches and Latin beats. \"Dad\'s Room\" is a beautiful ballad, with rays of light breaking into the slightly somber mood. It shows just what a master of shading Benoit is. --Adam Rains

personnel:
David Benoit Piano
Vinnie Colaiuta Drums
Dave Palmer Drums
Ross Bolton Guitar
Rick Braun Programming, Trumpet
Pat Kelley Guitar
Cliff Hugo Bass
Marc Antoine Guitar
Jimmy Johnson Bass
John Ferraro Percussion, Cymbals
Tony Maiden Guitar
Neil Stubenhaus Bass
Brad Dutz Percussion
Andy Suzuki Tenor Saxophone

Track Listing:
1.Why Not!
2. Miles After Dark
3. Something You Said
4. ReJoyce
5. Golden Gate
6. Gothic Jazz Dance
7. Jump Start
8. Thinkin \'Bout The Cove
9. Twilight March
10. Dad\'s Room