David Benoit - Professional Dreamer [1999]

An incredible arrangement of songs on a CD that spans a bit of classical to funky jazzy piano. This is the music you would hear in an up scale bar/lounge that eases you back into your chair while you sip on some fine scotch or cognac. If you are a piano fan and love jazz, this is a must have! (Customer Review on Amazon.com)

I've been a David Benoit fan for many years and the man has never disappointed me musically. This album is no exception. From the funky, urban chord vamps and comps of "Why Not"; to the sweet, melodious jazz/classic rendering of "Something You Said"; to the 'Brubeckish' styled "Gothic Jazz Dance", this album has it all. As an amatuer jazz pianist myself, I am completely enraptured with David's articulate and rich chord stylings on just about every song that I have heard him play. Professional Dreamer encompasses all of his seemingly infinite pianistic and compositional talents in this album. Even if you're not a dyed-in-the-wool fan of jazz, this CD has something for everyone. "Something You Said" has become a memorable, almost anthem-like song in my household, and I have used this beautiful composition extensively as background for many of my home video projects. Long live David Benoit. (Customer Review on Amazon.com)

Track Listing
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01. Why Not! (4:56) (Sample)
02. Miles After Dark (5:33)
03. Something You Said (4:59)
04. ReJoyce (4:47)
05. Golden Gate (4:55)
06. Gothic Jazz Dance (4:15)
07. Jump Start (4:49)
08. Thinkin 'Bout The Cove (4:20)
09. Twilight March (4:45)
10. Dad's Room (3:43) (Sample)

Total Playing Time: 47:05 (min:sec)