David Benoit & Jane Monheit

Here’s Victoria Ordin’s review of David & Jane’s new CD:

“There is nothing not to love about David Benoit’s recent collaboration with vocalist and fellow Grammy nominee Jane Monheit, 2 in Love. Past Benoit albums have included a single “token” track with vocals (“The Key to You” off Every Step of the Way comes to mind), but this is the smooth jazz legend’s first full record with vocals. From the first notes of its opening track—the exuberant “Barcelona Nights” (Lorraine Feather)—you can feel Benoit’s excitement about this musical experiment. 

With the exception of the final track—a successful and innovative melding of “Love Theme from Candide” and “Send in the Clowns”—all music is Benoit’s.” Read more…