Chris Botti

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About Chris Botti

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Though best known as a contemporary jazz performer, trumpeter Chris Botti made his initial splash on the pop music scene. A native of Oregon, he started playing at the age of ten, and began performing professionally while still in high school. After studying in the prestigious Indiana University music program under noted jazz educator David Baker, Botti relocated to New York, where he served with saxophonist George Coleman and trumpet great Woody Shaw. In 1990, Botti was asked to join Paul Simon's band, where he remained for the next five years. Finally, in 1995, he recorded his solo debut, First Wish, a record combining the sounds of contemporary pop-jazz with the textures of art rock. After scoring the 1996 film Caught, Botti resurfaced in 1997 with his second LP, Midnight Without You, which was followed by Slowing Down the World in 1999.

Two years later, he was a featured soloist on Sting's Brand New Day world tour, and that time allowed Botti to rediscover old musical passions and create new ones. Recorded in Los Angeles, 2001's Night Sessions captured such jazzy pop. That muse was explored further in 2003 with A Thousand Kisses Deep, and to a lesser extent on the more traditional orchestral jazz of 2004's When I Fall in Love. That record was his first Top 40 entry, and it was followed by the number 18 hit To Love Again: The Duets in 2005. Another Top 40 placement, Italia, followed in 2007, with the live album Chris Botti in Boston following in 2009. In 2012, Botti returned with the studio album Impressions. Focusing on his love of melody, Impressions features Botti collaborating with such artists as jazz pianist Herbie Hancock, guitarist Mark Knopfler, country singer Vince Gill, composer/pianist/producer David Foster, and more. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi

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  • My Favorite Things
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    • Prelude No. 20 in C Minor
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    • Per Te (For You)
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    • Losing You
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    • Summertime
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Tour Dates

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  • Jun 1 Saturday
    London, UK The O2 Arena
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  • Jun 3 Monday
    London, UK The O2 Arena
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  • Jun 13 Thursday
    Pittsburgh, PA, US Heinz Hall
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  • Jun 14 Friday
    Pittsburgh, PA, US Heinz Hall
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  • Jun 15 Saturday
    Pittsburgh, PA, US Heinz Hall
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  • Jun 16 Sunday
    Pittsburgh, PA, US Heinz Hall
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  • Jul 13 Saturday
    Woodinville, WA, US Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
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  • Aug 2 Friday
    Hyannis, MA, US Cape Cod Melody Tent
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  • Aug 3 Saturday
    Cohasset, MA, US South Shore Music Circus
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  • Aug 4 Sunday
    Staten Island, NY, US St. George Theatre
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  • Aug 19 Monday
    Livermore, CA, US Wente Vineyards
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  • Aug 23 Friday
    Saratoga, CA, US Montalvo Arts Center
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  • Aug 25 Sunday
    Rohnert Park, CA, US Weill Hall at Green Music Center
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  • Sep 28 Saturday
    Salina, KS, US Stiefel Theatre
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  • Oct 5 Saturday
    Princeton, NJ, US McCarter Theatre Center
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  • Oct 18 Friday
    Nashville, TN, US Schermerhorn Symphony Center
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Discography

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  • Impressions (2012)
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    Impressions (2012)
    Columbia
  • Chris Botti (2011)
    Chris Botti
    Chris Botti (2011)
    Universal
  • Live in Boston (2009)
    Chris Botti
    Live in Boston (2009)
    Sony Music Distribution
  • Italia (2007)
    Chris Botti
    Italia (2007)
    Sony Music Distribution
  • Live: With Orchestra and Special Guests (2006)
    Chris Botti
    Live: With Orchestra and Special Guests (2006)
    Sony Music Distribution
  • To Love Again: The Duets (2005)
    Chris Botti
    To Love Again: The Duets (2005)
    Columbia
  • When I Fall in Love (2004)
    Chris Botti
    When I Fall in Love (2004)
    Sony Music Distribution
  • A Thousand Kisses Deep (2003)
    Chris Botti
    A Thousand Kisses Deep (2003)
    Columbia
  • December (2002)
    Chris Botti
    December (2002)
    Columbia
  • Night Sessions (2001)
    Chris Botti
    Night Sessions (2001)
    Columbia
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