David Benoit: A Midnight Rendezvous

Jazz 91.9 WCLK | By David C. Linton

Published February 25, 2022 at 10:33 AM EST

Some artists just get better with time and others show no signs of slowing down. Well David Benoit checks both boxes as he kicks off 2022 with the release of the single A Midnight Rendezvous(Shanachie Entertainment). The three time Grammy nominated pianist’s career began in 1977 and includes 40 solo recordings over the past 40 years. He’s popular for film and television compositions, as well as the Broadway play Something’s Got to Give about the life and times of Marilyn Monroe. A Midnight Rendezvous sets the tone for a meeting true to its title. The songs soft tones will put the listener in the mood for whatever adventure the night calls for when you are with that special someone. It has just enough tempo at the right time but not too much to break the mood. If you are in the mood for A Midnight Rendezvous, then check this one out with Rick Joyner on Serenade to The City nightly at 10pm on Atlanta’s Jazz Station.

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David C. Linton

David C Linton is WCLK's Program Director. Since assuming the position in 2018, he's led Jazz 91.9 WCLK to record-setting ratings and expanded its listening audience. Linton's expertise in both NPR & commercial radio has benefited WCLK. He views WCLK as more than an Atlanta institution but a global media outlet for Jazz. He's enhanced the stations weekend line up by developing Saturdays with Ragan Whiteside and adding producer Bob Baldwin's Nu Urban Jazz Lounge to the Saturday afternoon line up. He reshuffled the Sunday Jazz offerings to provide a unique Mainstream Jazz listening experience on Sundays including the addition of Mainstream and Modern hosted by Rob Maynard. He also added Broadcast Hall of Famer Rick Joyner to the weekday line up as host of Serenade to the The City. He also programs WCLK's HD2 channel which offers Mainstream Jazz 24/7, available at wclk.com

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