6.20.09 -- A Smooth Jazz Christmas 2009 tour dates released.

6.19.09 -- David Benoit is the first recipient of the American Smooth Jazz Awards Lifetime Achievement Award, which will also be named for him. More information and a brief interview are located here.

6.07.09 -- Reviews from the sold-out concert with Lea Salonga are in, and it was a night to remember. Click quickly below, before these links expire --

AASA hits its concert out of the park
Palos Verdes Peninsula News - Rancho Palos Verdes,CA,USA
Dr. Jeff Wolf of Rancho Palos Verdes said, “It was clear that conductor David Benoit was having a good time. If I didn't do anything else that night, ...

Only in Hollywood Lea Salonga, with feeling
Inquirer.net - Philippines
By Ruben V. Nepales LOS ANGELES—At one point in Lea Salonga's set with David Benoit and the 65-piece Asia America Symphony Orchestra (AASO) in LA's Little ...

Backstory : An evening with Asia America Symphony / Lea Salonga
Inquirer.net - Philippines
My sincerest thanks to David Benoit, to everyone at Asia America Symphony Orchestra, to Gerard Salonga (for sending some of your and your team's most ...

6.02.09 -- Housecat Housecall, featuring Brownie Benoit (and his owners, the Benoits), will be premiering July 11, 2009 on Animal Planet at 7:30 am (Pacific) / 9:30 am (Central) / 10:30 am (Eastern). The show will repeat the next day, July 12, at 5:00 am P / 7:00 am C / 8:00 am E.

5.24.09 -- Check out this great feature article on David from the LA Times, and learn some new things you might not have known about David Benoit!

5.04.09 -- Tour dates updated. David will be in Tokyo @ the Cotton Club in July, and then back in Montalvo in August.

4.14.09 -- Tour dates updated. Click here to order advance tickets for the AASO concert with special guest, Lea Salonga.

3.20.09 -- David wants to thank all those who entered the AASO composition competition. Stay tuned, as winners will be announced soon.

If you're wondering what else David's been up to other than judging orchestral compositions, you'll be excited to know that he is working on a brand new project, something a little different. You can always count on David to be a forward thinker, and this project is sure to please piano players of all ages. It's called "Etudes for the Contemporary Pianist", and it is a collection of new original pieces by David Benoit, for piano students of all ages. There are plans to make an accompanying CD as well. Publisher and street date will be revealed as details are finalized.

And finally, you may want to check your cable subscription and make sure that Animal Planet is on your channel list, because coming to a television near you this summer is Brownie, the next reality TV star/cat and his family, the Benoits! David and family will appear on an episode of "Housecat Housecall", most likely in June. I'll post airdate information when the schedule is set.

PS. LA-area Pinoy fans, clear your calendars for a very special concert on May 30, featuring AASO and the Philippines' very own Lea Salonga.

Music educators and band leaders -- David Benoit has a series of new charts out suitable for jazz ensemble or concert band, produced by Hal Leonard for Boosey & Hawkes. The first chart is for "Six P.M." (from Full Circle), with full score and parts available, as well as full score only. Also available now is "Cafe Rio." To hear a sample, read the product description, or purchase online (click below) or visit your favorite music retailer.

		Six P.M.  By David Benoit. Arranged by Mark Taylor. Boosey and Hawkes Concert Band. Published by Boosey & Hawkes.
		Six P.M. Full Score  By David Benoit. Arranged by Mark Taylor. (Score). Boosey and Hawkes Concert Band. 16 pages. Published by Boosey & Hawkes.

Cafe Rio By David Benoit. Arranged by Mike Tomaro. Boosey and Hawkes Concert Band. Published by Boosey & Hawkes. (48019473) See more info...

Guess who's joined the MySpace crowd? That's right -- David Benoit now has his own space on MySpace, courtesy of Peak Records. Check it out at: www.myspace.com/davidbenoitmusic .

For David Benoit booking inquiries, please contact Jim Gosnell, APA: 310/888-4201

David Benoit is managed by Chapman Management. Contact info: 818/788-9577