Peninsula music
Benoit performance benefits
Asia America Symphony
A performance by jazz pianist and Asia America Symphony director David Benoit, backed by an all-star jazz band was held at the Palos Verdes Golf Club last month. The performance was preceded by an awards dinner for the 6th Annual Asia America Symphony Tennis Tournament. Performing with Benoit was drummer Clayton Cameron, who has played with Sammy Davis Jr. and Tony Bennett and was also Benoit’s double’s tennis partner in the tournament. The two won the doubles division. They were joined by guitarist and USC Thornton School of Music professor Pat Kelley and singer Courtney, whose performances have included shows with “A Prairie Home Companion’s” Garrison Keillor. Also sitting in were Asia America Youth Symphony bass player Colton Russell and drummer Connie Aquas. Proceeds from the evening benefited the youth symphony. For more information, call (310) 377-8977, or visit aasymphony.org
