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More than 40 years after the passing of their legendary founder, The Count Basie Orchestra continues Basie’s legacy of grandeur and musical excellence. The original Count Basie Orchestra was one of the defining ensembles of the big band era and the first choice of leading jazz vocalists such as Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Joe Williams. Today’s group has won 18 Grammy Awards—including a 2024 prize for Basie Swings the Blues—played for royalty, appeared on television and film, and performed at every major venue and jazz festival in the world. Led by current musical director Scotty Barnhart, the Orchestra shares a setlist of old and new favorites such as “One O’Clock Jump,” “Jumpin’ At the Woodside,” “April in Paris,” and “Lil’ Darlin’."

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The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra

Interlochen Center for the Arts

Grammy Award-nominated pianist, composer and arranger David Benoit has reigned as one the founding fathers of contemporary jazz for four decades. Benoit’s career as a contemporary jazz pianist has resulted in 40 solo recordings including Freedom at Midnight, Waiting for Spring and Shadows, which topped Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz Charts.

David Benoit Quartet

Hammer Theatre Center

Get your family into the holiday spirit with an evening of Vince Guaraldi tunes from A Charlie Brown Christmas starring five-time Grammy nominee jazz pianist David Benoit! Don’t miss this must-see show featuring the cherished holiday songs that have charmed generations.

David Benoit Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown

California State University, Long Beach

Have you ever met an artist whose craft is merely an extension of who they are? The iconic pianist, composer, arranger, producer, film and TV scorer David Benoit, embodies this archetype. He is as cool, measured, engaging, soulful and sophisticated as one of his mellifluous solos in a flight of fancy. A Founding Father of Contemporary Jazz, rooted in the tradition of Dave Brubeck and Bill Evans, David Benoit started playing the piano as a child and has never looked back. From endearing fans with his magical soundtracks for the Peanuts television movies, to garnering over 20 chart-topping radio hits and scoring music for films produced by Clint Eastwood and Sally Field and soap opera themes like “All My Children,” David Benoit IS music.

An Evening with David Benoit

Lobero Theatre

One of the most honored musicals of the American theater, Man of La Mancha was inspired by Miguel de Cervantes’ 17th Century masterpiece, Don Quixote. Winner of five Tony Awards®, including best musical, Man of La Mancha is a powerful, funny, and heartbreaking musical celebrating the perseverance of one man who refuses to relinquish his ideals, and who is determined to see life “not as it is, but as it ought to be.”

Man of La Mancha

Riverside Theatre

Share the festive spirit with family and friends in this evening of Vince Guaraldi tunes from the holiday classic A Charlie Brown Christmas. Starring five-time Grammy nominee jazz pianist David Benoit, this must-see show featuring the cherished holiday songs that have charmed generations, alongside contemporary classics.

Pianist

David Benoit

Events

Upcoming events

Dec 6, 2025

David Benoit · Carpenter Performing Arts Center

Past events

Aug 14, 2025

The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra · Interlochen Center for the Arts

Aug 9, 2024

David Benoit Quartet · San Jose Jazz Summer Fest

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