David Benoit, (born August 18, 1953) is an American jazz fusion/smooth jazz pianist, composer and producer from Los Angeles, California. He has been nominated for five Grammy Awards. In addition to his current smooth jazz career, Benoit is also music director for the Asian American Symphony Orchestra. Biography, Early life: Born in Bakersfield, California, Benoit grew up in the South Bay of Los Angeles, California. Benoit studied piano at age 13 with Marya Cressy Wright and continued his training with Abrah...