David Benoit "Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown" with Jane Monheit
North Central College welcomes David Benoit—five-time, Grammy-nominated veteran composer and pianist performing his "Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown" with special guest Jane Monheit. The performance begins at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, in Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center. Tickets are $55 and $40; call 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
One of contemporary jazz's most acclaimed artists for more than two decades, Benoit will perform his "Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown" with Grammy-nominated guest vocalist Monheit, who joined Benoit on his newest release "2 in Love." With a love for "Peanuts" music by original composer Vince Guaraldi, Benoit has chosen a perfect time to tour: This year is the 50th anniversary of "A Very Charlie Brown Christmas," the first of many TV specials. This holiday performance also features young voices from the community: Naperville's Lincoln Junior High School Varsity Chorus, conducted by Ross Berkley, a 2005 alumnus of North Central College. Benoit's prolific output since 2000 includes several prominent Charlie Brown-related projects, including "Here's To You, Charlie Brown: 50 Great Years" and the star-studded "40 Years: A Charlie Brown Christmas." These reflect his lifelong passion for the music of original "Peanuts" composer Vince Guaraldi and solidify Benoit's role as his musical heir.
North Central College welcomes David Benoit—five-time, Grammy-nominated veteran composer and pianist performing his "Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown" with special guest Jane Monheit. The performance begins at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, in Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center. Tickets are $55 and $40; call 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
One of contemporary jazz's most acclaimed artists for more than two decades, Benoit will perform his "Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown" with Grammy-nominated guest vocalist Monheit, who joined Benoit on his newest release "2 in Love." With a love for "Peanuts" music by original composer Vince Guaraldi, Benoit has chosen a perfect time to tour: This year is the 50th anniversary of "A Very Charlie Brown Christmas," the first of many TV specials. This holiday performance also features young voices from the community: Naperville's Lincoln Junior High School Varsity Chorus, conducted by Ross Berkley, a 2005 alumnus of North Central College. Benoit's prolific output since 2000 includes several prominent Charlie Brown-related projects, including "Here's To You, Charlie Brown: 50 Great Years" and the star-studded "40 Years: A Charlie Brown Christmas." These reflect his lifelong passion for the music of original "Peanuts" composer Vince Guaraldi and solidify Benoit's role as his musical heir.