Chris Botti in Boston

tbrinson · Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2009 11:26 am Post subject: Chris Botti in Boston

I just watched this concert on my local PBS station and loved it. Botti showed his incredibly intimate side, a great understanding of chord extensions and his ability to speak the language of a wide range of musicians. And Whoa . . . that drummer. He was SICK!
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Joe J · Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2009 12:25 pm Post subject:

Botti's sound is great, though I thought much of his 'coolness' seemed contrived. I only caught the last part of the show, just as Yo Yo Ma was coming on. The piece they played together was beautiful. That Steven Tyler spot, however, was a musical abomination of the highest order. Talk about a fish out of water.

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JoeCool · Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 9:37 am Post subject:

This was just released on CD today. Hopefully a CD with new material will follow later this year. I'd like to see him make a departure from this style, but that's just me. I wouldn't blame him a bit if he continued cashing in on his success in this genre. I think he is capable of edgier stuff though.
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Biber · Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:23 am Post subject:

I have to say that I enjoyed watching this when my local PBS station ran it ad nausium during their fund drive. I particularly enjoyed the violinist. As apparently did the audience - never saw an audience jump to their feet as fast. But while I enjoyed it I have to admit, in hindsight, that it was a bit monotonous. Every piece seemed to sound the same - the guest artist taking the lead with Botti interjecting his bits here and there. Nevertheless really did enjoy watching it.

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BobD · Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 1:02 pm Post subject:

I'd like to see him continue in this genre by doing a Miles/Evans tribute CD. He could drop the guest singers and then pull tunes from Porgy And Bess, Miles Ahead, Sketches of Spain and then maybe even Kind of Blue. I mean he took his current style from Miles so why not a tribute cd?
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I'll be meeting him in a couple weeks, when I do I'll ask him. I think it's a great idea.
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edtaylor · Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 5:29 pm Post subject:

I don't know if it was the mix, or if it is just Chris's style, but I seemed to be waiting for something to happen that never came. This was the only thing I have ever heard with Chris.

TrumpetMD · Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 6:06 pm Post subject:

I always enjoy listening to Chris, and the Boston special was great. I'm hoping to see him in concert in DC later this year. I agree that Stephen Tyler's song was pretty good for an aging rocker, especially with the dedication to his dad. And with all respect to the 'Stones, it was much better than Mick Jagger could have done.

John Mock · Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 5:05 am Post subject:

You know, I'm really not a fan at all of the "smooth jazz" style (especially on soprano sax, but that's another topic)--but I was blown away by the quality of his sound especially compared to an earlier cd I have of him--and my wife (a french horn player) was also blown away by the quality of his sound.

We enjoyed the variety of guest artists and that Botti didn't feel like he had to steal the show--but instead was gracious and played "around" the featured artist. We thought he was very classy and gracious, and the variety kept the concert interesting because you didn't know what would happen next.

John
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mdiceman · Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 8:17 am Post subject:

This being my 'comeback' year has led to some really cool things happening. I played a gig w/Chris Vadala (idol during my teenage years), took lessons w/Jerry Callet and Roger Ingram ('up close & personal'), and got to hang w/Wayne Bergeron thanks to very cool friends. My father-in-law hooked me up w/2 tickets to the Botti concert coming up on Nov 21 in Hershey. While I don't expect to meet him it will be cool to hear him play. I hope the concert is interesting. No matter, good chops are always good to hear.

Roger's new laser iHorn is something to behold, particularly on the receiving end from 3 feet away.

He played my new Bb quite a bit, liked it a lot and said it was a really good horn.

Honestly, he sounded better on his new design. Not by a lot, mind you. There was just a very minor difference (IMHO) in the core/focussed sound. BTW, Roger is an excellent teacher and has great jazz chops! Something he's not particularly noted for, but the dude can play jazz. He's down-to-earth (no, not his upper register. That's well, you know). His personality is down to earth, has a great ear and he listens to what you have to say. Awesome experience.

Finally, since I gave Roger props I have to mention Wayne, too. Great guy and fun to hang with: just one of the guys. We all know he's a beast. He was working out an issue the weekend we met. To do what he did (playing-wise) under the circumstances only further cements him as one of the greats. Truly unbelieveable. (Details disclosed in his autobiography - if he ever writes one). (BTW, Wayne

played my newly won-it-in-a-raffle flugel. "Awesome horn..." I think I'll be keeping my new additions for awhile).

Sorry to take up space and time if I bored you. I'll post a review of the Botti concert? Thanks to all of you guys for the encouragement! Peace.
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mdiceman · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 6:57 am Post subject:

Mark Z,
LOL! Thanks for the heads-up. I'll wear my body armor

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veery715 · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 8:25 am Post subject:

Next to last weekend in October we heard Chris Botti in Syracuse - an afternoon concert which was part of a series geared to increase student and local residents exposure to the arts. Tickets for 2 cost us $11 - for both!

He played with his small group - piano/keyboard, bass, drums, guitar, violin, and a female vocalist - all exceptional. It was an awesome concert which he closed by unplugging - tossed off the mike and came down into the audience for One for My Baby. What a sound!

He knows his sound is what makes him a standout. And he knows how to entertain.

veery