March 18, 2024 – New York, NY – Universal Attractions Agency is proud to announce that Grammy-nominated pianist, composer, and film &
TV scorer David Benoit has signed exclusively with the agency. UAA partner Adam Zagor will act as Responsible Agent. The addition of Benoit to the UAA roster continues the agency’s expansion of its jazz roster.
With a career spanning four decades, David Benoit has made a name for himself, working with iconic singers such as Patti Austin, Connie Stevens, Ann-Margaret, and Lainie Kazan as her musical director/conductor. A pioneer of the contemporary smooth jazz movement, Benoit has released numerous acclaimed LPs, including the tribute to his idol/career influence Bill Evans, “Letter to Evan” (1992), “Here’s to You, Charlie Brown: Fifty Great Years” (2000), and the Billboard contemporary jazz chart-topping “Waiting for Spring” (1989).
David Benoit’s prolific output also includes several notable film scores, including the Clint Eastwood-produced “The Stars Fell on Henrietta” and the Sally Field-produced “The Christmas Tree,” which was voted Film Score Magazine’s Best Score of 1996. Benoit has also served as conductor with a wide range of symphonies, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony, Atlanta Symphony, London Symphony, and Nuremberg Symphony, among others. For his career accomplishments, Benoit received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Smooth Jazz Awards in 2010.
UAA partner and agent Adam Zagor spoke on David Benoint’s exclusivity with the agency, saying: “I am excited to work with David; his career accolades and artistry speak for themselves. I have also been a fan of his music for years, which is an added bonus. I look forward to helping grow the legacy David Benoit has already established for himself.”
David Benoit’s forthcoming album “Timeless” featuring UK big band Spice Fusion will be released next month. For more artist info, visit https://www.davidbenoitmusic.com.
About Universal Attractions:
In business since 1945, Universal Attractions Agency (UAA) boasts locations in the heart of New York City and Los Angeles. The agency’s celebrated history includes launching the career of the legendary soul singer James Brown and representing him for more than 40 years, in addition to a truly jaw-dropping list of talent on its rosters, including Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, Smokey Robinson, and the Miracles, Joe Tex, Solomon Burke, the Staples Singers, The Grateful Dead, Sepultura, Salt-N-Pepa, Coolio, Naughty By Nature, UB40, The Jacksons, New Edition, MC Hammer, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, and so many more.
UAA has proven itself as an industry leader among talent agencies, continuing to help direct the careers of some of today’s most prominent artists, comedians, and entertainers. To find more information about Universal Attractions and the agency’s roster, visit the official UAA website.
