David Benoit
Botswana Bossa Nova
Freedom At Midnight (The Schroeder Variations)
In October 2008, David Benoit took a much needed breather from the frenetic pace of life in Los Angeles and headed up to the mountains near Saratoga to become an artist in residence at Villa Montalvo. Finding peaceful soli.
more »tude and discovering fresh inspiration in a small cabin near the non-profit Montalvo Arts Center, the five time GRAMMY® nominated veteran composer and pianist one of contemporary jazz s most acclaimed artists for over two decades wrote Botswana Bossa Nova and Will s Chill, two unique pieces unlike any he had done before. These became the foundation for the overall global music concept behind Benoit s stirring and provocative new CD Earthglow, his first set of original material in four years. The title track was inspired by the stunning NASA photo of our planet which graces the cover. In an age where many listeners prefer the instant gratification of purchasing i