David Benoit

About

Jazz fusion artist. He became music director for the Asia America Symphony Orchestra and the Asia America Youth Orchestra.

Before Fame

He was a musical director and conductor for Lainie Kazan, Ann-Margret, and Connie Stevens.

Trivia

He was invited to perform at The White House by Presidents Bill Clinton, Ronald Reagan, and George H.W. Bush.

Family Life

He and his wife, Kei, adopted a daughter, June Koko.

Associated With

He released an album, titled Here's To You, Charlie Brown: 50 Great Years, in honor of legendary Peanuts creator Charles Schulz upon Schulz's death.