In 1965, the first ever “Peanuts” animated special took place. It was a
landmark event and it was the start of a tradition that would continue year
after year. “A Charlie Brown Christmas” is a tradition enjoyed around the
world by fans of all ages. Now, over 50 years later, Contemporary Jazz
Piano Legend, David Benoit along with distinguished Vocalist, Courtney
Fortune, is paying tribute to this incredible piece of entertainment history,
with a “David Benoit Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown With Special
Guest Courtney Fortune”.
This inspirational tribute concert features the classic music of Vince
Guaraldi along with “Charlie Brown Christmas” originals from David Benoit,
who took over the helm as music composer for the new Charlie Brown
Christmas TV Specials more than a decade ago, as well as classics from
David Benoit’s illustrious career as a Multi- Grammy Nominated Solo Artist.
The show also features the young voices of a local children’s choir, which
serves as a wonderful way of getting the local community involved. The
heart-warming show is sure to get the audience in that Christmas Spirit and
bring out the‘kid’ in all of us this holiday season.
Courtney Fortune is an acclaimed singer, songwriter and performance
coach. She has been recognized by the John Lennon Foundation, Glamour
Magazine, and Genlux Magazine as "America's Next Big Jazz Singer”, and has
written and performed songs for Atlantic Records, Universal Music Group,
Sony Japan, Disney, Cartoon Network, MTV and ABC. She was named one of
Glamour Magazine’s “Top 10 College Women” in 2009, and received the
Brian Wilson Musical Achievement Award for her work in the songwriting
field.