Impressions

Chris Botti | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 17, 2012)
• Original Release Date: 2012
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Columbia
• ASIN: B007DIQAHO
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (114 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #619 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #23 in Music > Jazz

Track Listings

1. Prelude No. 20 in C

2. Per Te (For You)

3. En Aranjuez Con Tu Amor

4. You Are Not Alone

5. Losing You

6. Tango Suite

7. Setembro

8. Oblivion

9. Sevdah

10. Summertime

11. Contigo En La Distancia

12. Over the Rainbow

13. What A Wonderful World

Editorial Reviews

Since the release of his 2004 critically acclaimed CD When I Fall In Love, Chris Botti has become the largest selling American jazz instrumental artist. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music and his ongoing association with PBS has led to four #1 Jazz Albums, as well as multiple Gold, Platinum & Grammy Awards. Hitting the road for 250 plus days per year, Chris and his incredible band have performed with many of the finest symphonies, at some of the world's most prestigious venues, including performances at the World Series and Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony.
Over the past three decades, he has recorded and performed with the best in music; including Frank Sinatra, Sting, Josh Groban, Michael Buble, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, John Mayer, Andrea Bocelli, Joshua Bell and Aerosmith's own Steven Tyler.

On his new album Impressions, Chris Botti performs with superstars Vince Gill, Herbie Hancock, Andrea Bocelli, David Foster and Mark Knopfler.
Impressions includes songs written by an incredibly diverse roster of songwriters including Randy Newman, Herbie Hancock, R. Kelly, George Gershwin, Frederic Chopin, David Foster, and Harold Arlen.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

46 of 52 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars First-time buyer of Chris Botti May 4, 2012

By Katherine G. Allen

Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase

I heard Chris Botti and Vince Gill perform "Losing You" on Good Morning America. I was so taken by the song I ordered the CD -- not knowing how I would like the rest of the album. To say I was pleasantly surprised doesn't begin to describe how happy I was with the album. It was an introduction to a completely different kind of music than I normally listen to, and I was captivated. I almost felt as though I had been transported to a higher plane. How had I missed this performer and his talents for so many years. I'll be looking into his other albums.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars 63 minutes of "meh" August 20, 2012

By Jaceymon05

Format:Audio CD

As an avid Chris Botti fan, having been in attendance at 2 of his concerts, I was disappointed and, mostly, bored by this showcase. The song and style selection lacks variety and, essentially, seems like the same song over and over again. I like and appreciate slow, moody jazz playing, but that style overwhelms this album. Where's the pizzazz? Where's the monstrous drumming that have created awe in live performances? I'm not sure if Botti even had fun making this album. The sound is uninspired as is Chris' face on the album cover photo. We know about his beautiful tone, its consistency up and down that amazing range he's got, and his ability to play smooth, flowing lines. That's all well and good, but this album greatly lacks in drive.

I'm a believer that the first track of an album should draw an audience in. It could be fast and fun, soulful, or a classic song that everyone knows and loves. And if track 1 doesn't do that, track 2 certainly should, or at least track 3! Impressions? These 3 are the most disappointing opening tracks I've ever encountered on a Botti album. The pace picks up a little bit in the middle of the album, but when the beginning is so uninspiring, many listeners will switch to another CD. Whoever had final say on the order of the tracks should be fired.

"Impressions" only has one track that I loved (kind of loved...), that being Tango Suite. Previous albums (When I Fall in Love, for example) have had as many as four beloved tracks. The smooth, careful string scoring in the background is alright, but it should not be used as the bulk of an album's background. I want more of the fun, upbeat, and meaningful Chris Botti that I've come to love. I want to get back to jazz. Strong jazz, dirty jazz, near-dangerous jazz that turns out to be worth the risk. I'm not talking about the drum machine sound of his earlier work (See track "Regroovable"). I'm talking about tracks like "Let's Fall in Love" and "The Way You Look Tonight." This album lacks that fun aspect, which is a VERY important aspect. Without that, you just have ... 63 minutes of "meh."

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Impressions is delicious. April 24, 2012

By jazzlover31

Format:Audio CD

Chris brings a variety of songs to the table this time, all brought alive with the gorgeous tone of his trumpet. Highlights on the CD include the sexy, slow burning Oblivion, the spicy Tango Suite that has the wonderful piano intertwined with Chris's trumpet, the haunting Prelude No. 20 in C Minor, the classic Summertime that he took on and made his own, and Sevdah, a track that I'd like to point out among the bunch because his trumpet playing is very smooth and beautiful there. He hits an amazing high note in that song. This CD is a wonderfully crafted piece of work. Chris never disappoints. Impressions hasn't left my CD player since I bought it.