After making so many forgettable albums with commercial radio in mind, David Benoit took a break from the type of smooth jazz fluff he usually records and delivered a respectable, straight-ahead CD with Waiting for Spring. Instead of shamelessly wasting his improvisatory skills, he actually lets loose on the acoustic piano and makes some meaningful statements. Bill Evans is obviously a great influence on Benoit, whose vulnerability makes his love of the late piano legend obvious on originals as well as lyrical interpretations of standards like "My Romance" and "Secret Love." Benoit has a fine soloist in the late guitarist Emily Remler, who is consistently warm, melodic, and inviting. Though the album isn't breathtaking, it's satisfying and heartfelt. ~ Alex Henderson
Personnel: David Benoit (piano); Emily Remler, Robert Benoit (guitar); John Patitucci (bass); Peter Erskine (drums).
Tracklist:1. Waiting For Spring 5:09
2. After The Snow Falls 3:20
3. Cast Your Fate To The Wind 3:13
4. Turn Out The Stars 2:32
5. Cabin Fever 3:56
6. Cat On A Windowsill 4:38
7. Some Other Sunset 4:58
8. My Romance 8:14
9. Funkallero 3:33
10. I Remember Bill Evans 4:23
11. Fireside 4:29
12. Secret Love 3:33
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