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CHRIS BOTTI IN CONCERT:

Trumpet virtuoso Chris Botti has made a lasting impression on his audiences ever since his first touring gig with Frank Sinatra in the '80s. The trumpeter's style and grace can't be matched as he fills the room with the sounds of his 1939 Handcraft brass trumpet, spellbinding audiences with the instrument's rich tones. The Grammy Award winner has played with a number of legendary artists including Sting and Andrea Bocelli, captivating audiences with signature hits like "Regroovable" alongside classics like "Ave Maria." Chris Botti never fails to disappoint, and he's sure to take fans on a musical journey they won't soon forget with his string of 2014 tour dates.

BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:

Influenced by his mother's musical background, Chris Botti began playing the trumpet at age nine, but it wasn't until he heard the classic Miles Davis track "My Funny Valentine" several years later that he decided to pursue a career in music. During his senior year at Indiana University, Botti toured with Frank Sinatra, which led to a number of gigs with famous artists like Paul Simon, Aretha Franklin and Natalie Cole. Since then, he's released ten studio albums — seven have reached Top 10 spots on the Billboard Jazz chart — and sold three million records. He's also been the host of the radio show Chill With Chris Botti and performed with the Boston Pops Orchestra alongside John Mayer, Josh Groban, and Yo-Yo Ma. Back on the road in 2014, the trumpet virtuoso is set to captivate fans on his highly anticipated world tour.

FANS WHO BOUGHT TICKETS SAY:

"Chris Botti and his group are the best of the best in the arena of ultra-talented musicians. Of course the handsome man with the horn never lets his audience down. Even though he performs 300 days a year, he gives the audience his all as though it's one show just for them."

"Not only does Chris Botti shine with his talents, he has top notch musicians and a singer to make it an overall outstanding, entertaining evening. ...will definitely try to see the next show!"

"Chris Botti was charming in relating to the audience, and put on a spectacular display of musicianship. He's one of, if not the best, at his craft."

Setlists

    1. 1.Smile (Charlie Chaplin cover)
    2. 2.Sevdah (with Anastasiia Mazurok, violin)
    3. 3.Someday My Prince Will Come (Frank Churchill cover)
    4. 4.When I Fall in Love (Victor Young and His Orchestra cover)
    5. 5.Emmanuel (Michel Colombier cover)
    6. 6.Deborah's Theme (Ennio Morricone cover) (with Anastasiia Mazurok, violin)
    7. 7.Footprints (Wayne Shorter cover)
    8. 8.Paris (with John Splithoff, vocal & guitar on his song)
    9. 9.Are You Lonesome Tonight? (Charles Hart cover) (John Splithoff, vocal)
    10. 10.A Song for You (Leon Russell cover) (with John Splithoff, vocal)
    11. 11.There Will Never Be Another You (Cole Porter cover) (with Veronica Swift, vocal)
    12. 12.I've Got You Under My Skin (Frank Sinatra cover) (with Veronica Swift, vocal)
    13. 13.Moanin' (Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers cover) (with Veronica Swift, vocal)
    14. 14.Die With a Smile (Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars cover) (with John Splithoff & Veronica Swift, vocal & Anastasiia Mazurok, violin)
    1. 1.Smile (Charlie Chaplin cover)
    2. 2.Someday My Prince Will Come (Frank Churchill cover)
    3. 3.
    4. 4.
    5. 5.
    6. 6.Cinema Paradiso (Ennio Morricone cover)
    7. 7.Footprints (Wayne Shorter cover)
    8. 8.The Look of Love (Burt Bacharach cover)
    9. 9.La belle dame sans regrets (Sting cover)
    10. 10.Feeling Good (Anthony Newley cover)
    11. 11.
    12. 12.Are You Lonesome Tonight? (Charles Hart cover)
    13. 13.A Song for You (Leon Russell cover)
    14. 14.Next To You

  2. Encore

    1. 15.Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen cover)
    1. 1.Smile (Charlie Chaplin cover)
    2. 2.Someday My Prince Will Come (Frank Churchill cover)
    3. 3.Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen cover)
    4. 4.When I Fall in Love (Victor Young and His Orchestra cover)
    5. 5.Emmanuel (Michel Colombier cover)
    6. 6.My Funny Valentine (Rodgers & Hart cover)
    7. 7.Deborah's Theme (Ennio Morricone cover)
    8. 8.Paris
    9. 9.Midnight Without You
    10. 10.A Song for You (Leon Russell cover)
    11. 11.Are You Lonesome Tonight? (Charles Hart cover)
    12. 12.Love for Sale (Cole Porter cover)
    13. 13.I've Got You Under My Skin (Cole Porter cover)
    14. 14.Moanin' (Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers cover)

  2. Encore

    1. 15.Fix You (Coldplay cover)
    1. 1.Smile (Charlie Chaplin cover)
    2. 2.If I Were a Bell (Miles Davis cover)
    3. 3.Paris
    4. 4.Deborah's Theme (Ennio Morricone cover)
    5. 5.Someday My Prince Will Come (Frank Churchill cover)
    6. 6.Moon Over Bourbon Street (Sting cover)
    7. 7.I've Got You Under My Skin (Cole Porter cover)

  2. Encore

    1. 8.Are You Lonesome Tonight? (Charles Hart cover)
    1. 1.Someday My Prince Will Come (Frank Churchill cover)
    2. 2.Two for the Road (Henry Mancini cover)
    3. 3.When I Fall in Love (Victor Young and His Orchestra cover)
    4. 4.Deborah's Theme (Ennio Morricone cover) (with Anastasiia Mazurok on violin & Leonardo Amuedo on guitar)
    5. 5.Emmanuel (Michel Colombier cover) (with Anastasiia Mazurok on violin)
    6. 6.If I Were a Bell (Miles Davis cover) (with Chad LB on sax)
    7. 7.Paris (with John Splithoff on vocals-guitar & Leonardo Amuedo on guitar)
    8. 8.Are You Lonesome Tonight? (Charles Hart cover) (with John Splithoff on vocals)
    9. 9.La belle dame sans regrets (Sting cover) (with Leonardo Amuedo & John Splithoff on guitars)
    10. 10.There Will Never Be Another You (Harry Warren cover) (Veronica Swift on vocals & Chad LB on sax)
    11. 11.Moanin' (Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers cover) (Veronica Swift on vocals & Chad LB on sax)

  2. Encore

    1. 12.What a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong cover)

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Reviews

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 based on 3206 reviews
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  • Glad I followed a co-workers recommendation.

    by Gino3 on 12/7/09Genesee Theatre - WaukeganRating: 5 out of 5

    An outstanding concert. Glad I went. A fellow co-worker had recommended that I go to one of the concerts since she knew I was a fan of his music. I missed the concert in Milwaukee and the one in Indianapolis. I made it a point to go to the Waukegan show and I must say that I was completely in awe. Rarely is there an artist who can communicate with the audience and still give a stellar performance. Chris Botti ranks up there as one of my all-time favourite musicians now.

  • Botti and band were awesome!

    by torcida9 on 12/7/09Genesee Theatre - WaukeganRating: 5 out of 5

    Great musicians all around. My favorite was the guitarist Mark Whitfield and the amazing Billy Kilson on drums, and of course Chris.

  • Botti and band were incredible

    by sunikk on 12/7/09Genesee Theatre - WaukeganRating: 5 out of 5

    Not only was the venue beautiful, the seats were were perfect. I couldn't get enough -didn't want the show to end.

  • intimate

    by Anonymous on 12/7/09Genesee Theatre - WaukeganRating: 5 out of 5

    Really wonderful show. Felt very intimate and like you were in a club. Chris is very charming and the band is soooooooo very good.

  • Chris Botti

    by Infidel1 on 12/7/09Genesee Theatre - WaukeganRating: 5 out of 5

    Great performances by Mr. Botti and his jazz band. Wonderful violinist and vocals. Only complaint: acoustics should have been tested prior to this performance. The bass was blaring from recordings being played when we entered the theatre. Then when the bass player played the electric bass, it was so loud that it was actually vibrating the entire room.....including my teeth! I could see from my seat in the loge that the amplifier was flashing the yellow distortion warning light indicating that the boom, boom, boom, was too overpowering. So overpowering it drowned out the other instruments being played. Fortunately this only happened on a few jamming selections or it would have ruined the entire performance for me. Otherwise, great show, Mr. Botti; do come back!

  • Botti's band are a blast live!

    by watchguy on 12/7/09Genesee Theatre - WaukeganRating: 5 out of 5

    No matter how good a performer is on CD's or even on live DVD's, it's when he/she performes on stage, without being recorded commercially (when it's all scripted, censored, etc....) is when you can really appreciate what the artist is about. Botti and his band were absolutely incredible. Each one is a star on his own and each one got the spotlight. Botti is very generous in this regard. A couple of excellent guests, too. Lots and lots of fun for the musicians and, of course, the audience. Some very serious playing and some goofing around, too. Another thing you'll see/hear that you won't on any of his CD's is how loud the guys can get. They can rock!

  • The intamacy in perfect

    by CHRISBOTTIHUGEFANN on 12/7/09Genesee Theatre - WaukeganRating: 4 out of 5

    The concert was just as I expected: entertaining, up close and personal and that was just the back and forth the audience had directly with Chris. His special guest were absolutely amazing; especially the violinist. All the musicians were amazing and the drummer: DAAAAAAAAAAMMNNN GOOOOOOD!!!!

  • Chris Botti was better than ever!

    by CarmenMusica on 12/7/09Genesee Theatre - WaukeganRating: 5 out of 5

    I have seen him before and he was great but the concert lasy night was truly amazing. We took our 9 and 12 year olds with us and they loved it as well! We even got to meet him and get a great family photo! It was a great experience.

  • Chris Botti was awesome! He signed our tickets.

    by BVinson on 12/7/09Genesee Theatre - WaukeganRating: 5 out of 5

    The performance was wonderful! Guest musicians played, we got Chris' signature at the end and had a chance for pictures. Would do again.

  • Chris Botti - amazing

    by luvnit418 on 12/7/09Genesee Theatre - WaukeganRating: 5 out of 5

    The concert at the Genesee was amazing. Chris Botti and his musicians are so incredibly talented. The music was fantastic, the dialogue entertaining, the Genesee an interesting but good venue. This concert will rank as one of my favorite, if not THE best, concert I have ever seen.

  • Chris Botti is brilliant!

    by mrsb54 on 12/7/09Genesee Theatre - WaukeganRating: 5 out of 5

    Simply awesome right from the start. His band and guests are world class. Will be waiting for his next visit to Chicago.

  • Pure Heaven in Northern Illinois

    by GardenGirl53 on 12/7/09Genesee Theatre - WaukeganRating: 5 out of 5

    Chris Botti was warm, friendly and totally engaged his audience for almost 2 hours. When he puts that trumpet to his lips, you just hold on waitng for the first glorious notes. Chris Botti's band is exceptional.

  • by Improvman on 12/1/09Hershey Theatre - HersheyRating: 5 out of 5

    Incredible!! We had an unforgettable evening! Chris and his band played so well! My wife will never forget this event!

  • by cdg0927 on 11/25/09Hershey Theatre - HersheyRating: 5 out of 5

    Chris Botti and his band are amazing. The use of his horn is relaxing, soothing and upbeat.

  • Magical Evening

    by MusicalMark on 11/24/09Hershey Theatre - HersheyRating: 5 out of 5

    A superb, classy concert featuring polished and extremely talented musicians. Add that it took place in the beautiful Hershey Theater and it was an experience to hold fast in memory.

  • Fantastic

    by MaxF on 11/24/09Hershey Theatre - HersheyRating: 5 out of 5

    I thought Chris Botti was amazing as were all of the musicians playing along side of him. His crowd interaction was fantastic. He really seems like a guy you would just want to sit at a bar and talk to. I highly recommend seeing him if you get the chance.

  • by SS358 on 11/24/09Hershey Theatre - HersheyRating: 4 out of 5

    Chris Botti gave a great show worth every penny of ticket price also liked the meet and greet after show in the lobby

  • TRUE JAZZ ARTIST

    by Chocoolate on 11/24/09Hershey Theatre - HersheyRating: 4 out of 5

    TRULY AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE. THE VENUE WAS GREAT. SEEING FROM THE BALCONY WAS GOOD. I WOULD DEFINATELY RECOMMEND THIS ARTIST AGAIN.

  • by Anonymous on 11/23/09Hershey Theatre - HersheyRating: 5 out of 5

    If you are a jazz fan or a trumpet music fan you must see Chris Botti on tour. Simply awesome!

  • Botti and company was fantastic!

    by Eightfans on 11/23/09Hershey Theatre - HersheyRating: 5 out of 5

    This was our third Chris Botti concert and it was the best yet. Not only was he fantastic all the members of the group were great. What a wonderful way to spend a Saturday night. Please come back to Hershey soon.