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Unlike most genre superstars, David Benoit never seems content to stick strictly with any pop formula for very long. While his hummable ivory spirit always shines through, his many attempts to shake and stir the typical expectations make him perhaps the most artistic pop jazz artist around. Shaken Not Stirred is thus an appropriate moniker for this wildly eclectic collection, which makes overwhelmingly effective use of orchestral grandeur (the enrapturing "Carmel"), and comes across more as a smashing musician's playground than a lightweight, radio friendly stab. he treads just enough familiar territory to keep old fans pleased but enjoys experimenting with percussive explosions, wild jamming, and traditional smoky club blues. The genuine simple warmth of the acoustic tribute "Jacqueline" (Jackie Kennedy Onassis died the year this was released) reminds us, however, that behind the crazy, genre-busting navigations is a gentle man full of grace. Hopefully the mixed bag of vocals -- a solid effort by David Pack undercut by a meandering schmaltzer by Kenny Rankin -- won't detract from the wide-ranging and powerful instrumental tracks. The only voice Benoit needs is in his fingers.
© Jonathan Widran /TiVo
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David Benoit, Producer, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Clark Germain, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jeffrey Weber, Producer, Co-Producer - Tony Morales, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Peter Sprague, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Kim Stone, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1994 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Simon Phillips, Participant - David Benoit, Producer, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Clark Germain, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jeffrey Weber, Producer, Co-Producer - Eric Marienthal, Participant - Joe Peña, Participant
℗ 1994 UMG Recordings, Inc.
DAVID PACK, ComposerLyricist - David Benoit, Producer, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Clark Germain, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jeffrey Weber, Producer, Co-Producer
℗ 1994 UMG Recordings, Inc.
David Benoit, Producer, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Clark Germain, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jeffrey Weber, Producer, Co-Producer - Tony Morales, Participant - Kim Stone, Participant
℗ 1994 UMG Recordings, Inc.
David Benoit, Producer, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Clark Germain, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jeffrey Weber, Producer, Co-Producer - Tony Morales, Recording Arranger, Participant, AssociatedPerformer - Peter Sprague, Recording Arranger, Participant, AssociatedPerformer - Kim Stone, Recording Arranger, Participant, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1994 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Simon Phillips, Participant - David Benoit, Producer, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Clark Germain, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jeffrey Weber, Producer, Co-Producer - Joe Peña, Participant
℗ 1994 UMG Recordings, Inc.
David Benoit, Producer, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Clark Germain, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jeffrey Weber, Producer, Co-Producer - David Enos, Participant
℗ 1994 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Kenny Rankin, Participant - Lorraine Feather, Composer - David Benoit, Producer, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Clark Germain, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jeffrey Weber, Producer, Co-Producer - Lorrain Feather, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1994 UMG Recordings, Inc.
David Benoit, Producer, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Clark Germain, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jeffrey Weber, Producer, Co-Producer
℗ 1994 UMG Recordings, Inc.
David Benoit, Producer, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Clark Germain, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jeffrey Weber, Producer, Co-Producer - Eric Marienthal, Participant - David Enos, Participant
℗ 1994 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Album review
Unlike most genre superstars, David Benoit never seems content to stick strictly with any pop formula for very long. While his hummable ivory spirit always shines through, his many attempts to shake and stir the typical expectations make him perhaps the most artistic pop jazz artist around. Shaken Not Stirred is thus an appropriate moniker for this wildly eclectic collection, which makes overwhelmingly effective use of orchestral grandeur (the enrapturing "Carmel"), and comes across more as a smashing musician's playground than a lightweight, radio friendly stab. he treads just enough familiar territory to keep old fans pleased but enjoys experimenting with percussive explosions, wild jamming, and traditional smoky club blues. The genuine simple warmth of the acoustic tribute "Jacqueline" (Jackie Kennedy Onassis died the year this was released) reminds us, however, that behind the crazy, genre-busting navigations is a gentle man full of grace. Hopefully the mixed bag of vocals -- a solid effort by David Pack undercut by a meandering schmaltzer by Kenny Rankin -- won't detract from the wide-ranging and powerful instrumental tracks. The only voice Benoit needs is in his fingers.
© Jonathan Widran /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 10 track(s)
- Total length: 00:46:06
- Main artists: David Benoit
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: GRP
- Genre: Jazz
© 1994 GRP Records Inc. ℗ 1994 UMG Recordings, Inc.
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