GRAMMY(r)-winning composer and producer David Foster joins forces with Broadway and TV star Katharine McPhee for an intimate cabaret concert, performing their hits together.

Foster produced and wrote such hits as Chicago’s “Hard to Say I’m Sorry”, Peter Cetera’s “Glory of Love”, and John Parr’s “Man in Motion” from St. Elmo’s Fire – as well as songs for movies such as Urban Cowboy and The Bodyguard – during the 1980s.

Born in Victoria, British Columbia

David Walter Foster OC OBC is a Canadian musician, composer, arranger, and record producer who is recognized as one of the most prolific and successful producers in music history, winning 16 Grammy Awards out of 47 nominations. Foster first made an impactful mark as keyboardist for Skylark during their early 70s recordings before switching over to producing and writing songs – his breakthrough came with Earth Wind and Fire’s hit “After the Love Has Gone”.

Foster continued his success as a producer, producing hits for Kenny Rogers, Michael Buble, Celine Dion and Madonna among others. In 1994 he took his career in an exciting new direction when he joined Atlantic Records as senior vice president, signing Irish supergroup The Corrs and producing their international No.1 hit “I Swear”.

Foster has an extensive acting and producing resume, appearing in over 40 movies as an actor or writer/composer/musician (including St Elmo’s Fire for which he received a Golden Globe nomination). Additionally, his personal life has seen numerous ups and downs; having been married five times. Foster now shares custody with Katharine McPhee of their son Rennie;

Educated at the University of British Columbia

He performed as a keyboardist for Roxy Theatre’s production of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Roxy, drawing notice from other producers and musicians for his musical talent in this role. Subsequently he became part of various bands where he would perform.

Foster established Skylark in 1973, recording their number-one hit “Wildflower.” When Skylark disbanded, he relocated to Los Angeles and began producing records for other artists; working closely with Peter Cetera, Foster wrote Chicago’s hit song “Glory of Love”, as well as producing hits by Diana Krall, Chaka Khan, Michael Buble Natalie Cole Kenny Rogers & Brandy among many others.

Foster’s production work blossomed throughout the 80s. He won several prestigious awards such as Grammy’s Producer of the Year in 1993 as well as working with such artists as Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston Madonna N’Sync and Gloria Estefan.

As well as his record-setting production career, David Foster is also an esteemed composer and songwriter. His works can be found in film and television productions alike and have earned him multiple accolades, such as receiving a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame near Capitol Records Building. Furthermore, his charitable foundation has raised millions for organ transplant programs for children.

Career

David Foster’s musical passion has always been in his blood, but over the course of his lifetime he has proven himself as more than just an excellent musician. A 14-time Grammy award winner, 7-time Juno recipient, and 3-time Oscar nominee; his work includes writing/producing hits for Earth Wind & Fire, Natalie Cole, Whitney Houston Madonna Rod Stewart Celine Dion Michael Buble plus others such as Earth Wind & Fire Noel Josh Groban Noel These Are Special Times

He has earned several accolades from Billboard, including Producer of the Year, Song of the Year and Record of the Year awards, co-produced Barbra Streisand’s Back to Broadway album which hit number one on Billboard charts, River of Love and Rechordings which contain instrumental versions of some of his best known songs as well as co-producing his Back to Broadway co-producer Barbra Streisand’s Back to Broadway album which also hit #1 and Rechordings which features instrumental versions.

Foster has made waves as both an emerging composer and performer, drawing crowds to his concerts on both the Las Vegas Strip and throughout Asia. Additionally, he’s proven himself an emcee and TV talent search judge on shows such as Asia’s Got Talent; currently searching for his next big stage – possibly Broadway!