David Benoit - Shaken Not Stirred (1994) FLAC

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Title: Shaken Not Stirred
Year Of Release: 1994
Label: GRP Records
Genre: Contemporary Jazz
Quality: FLAC (tracks + .cue, log, scans)
Total Time: 45:54 min
Total Size: 309 MB
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Tracklist:

01. Wailea [4:26]
02. I Went To Bat For You [4:26]
03. Any Other Time [5:03]
04. Carmel [3:08]
05. Sparks Flew [4:19]
06. Shaken Not Stirred [5:37]
07. Chi Chi's Eyes [4:43]
08. Days Of Old [4:24]
09. Jacqueline [3:28]
10. Sarah's Theme [6:10]


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


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