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The Very Best of Chris Botti

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Chris Botti is a talented trumpeter who has recorded with some of the most celebrated stars in pop music history, such as Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, Paul Simon, and most recently, Sting. This album contains some of the best tracks off his first three solo albums which display his light and melancholy smooth jazz sound. But Botti's sound is deeper than most contemporary, popular smooth jazz - his sound has a substance that takes it beyond Muzak, and will be admired by fans of classic jazz artists, such as Miles Davis and Chet Baker.

The selections contained on this disc are fairly representative of Botti's first three albums, with the 1997's Midnight Without You having five of its ten songs reproduced here, and three songs each from his 1995 record, First Wish, and 1999's Slowing Down the World. It does not contain any rarities or otherwise previously unreleased tracks.

Also, Sting fans should note that "In the Wee Small Hours" containing Sting's vocals is not included on this disc. If you're an interested Sting fan, you should get 1999's Slowing Down the World.

Each of Botti's individual discs, including his later work (Night Sessions), are worth hearing. But for a budget-minded music fan, this may be all you truly need. At this price, it gives you plenty of Botti for your Buck.

I first heard Chris Botti live at a free concert he gave at a shopping mall. I immediately recognized his sound from his work on various Sting albums. The music is simply beautiful.

But the thing that stayed in my mind and which prompted me to get this album is Chris himself. He's a real class act. When he was thanking his band and the audience, etc. at the end of his performance, he said a special "Thank You" to the parents in the audience who take their kids to their music leasons. I had never heard a musician say such a thing. Here's a talent who clearly appreciated his own parents taking him to his lessons, and he has the grace to thank all those parents who give their kids the gift of music. Such humbleness marks a great spirit.

So, while I really like his music and this album, I keep going back to the warm feeling I got from Botti's words of gratitude.

Want to take Chris Botti out for a test drive? This is some of his best up to the point of issue. He's recently changed labels and producing some excellent new stuff. Entertaining introduction to one of jazz's brightest new stars.

Absolutely wonderful music to chill out with after a hard day at work. Allows all the stress to flow out of your body.
Chris is definitely top three trumpet players. His concerts are incredible.

My 11 year old grandson - the trupet player - loved this recording! He became acquainted with Chris Botti through his teacher and is now, more than ever, attempting to reach new heights with his trupet!

This album fails to define CB style. In most of his albums you can play from 1-10 w/o skipping. His albums consist of songs that set a tempo and mood. The very best of CB is not the very best. I listen TO CB everyday and this is one album that I never listen to. Poor composition and arragement of songs. I would skip it.

I have just recently found a good jazz station to listen to here in Vegas and am just finding out who the good artist are. I bought this CD based on reviews by other customers on this site. I am glad that I did because this CD is awesome and I like to be able to put in a CD and listen to it all the way through. I enjoy listening to this CD and I am adding to my collection of CD's.

It was good, I'm glad I bought it. Wasn't as good as I was hoping he is a talented man with a smokey, moody, ghostly horn,wanted to hear more of that.

Excellent early Botti. Really shows the platform from which he's built so much. If you're a Botti fan, you won't be disappointed.

This early CD by Chris Botti is not one of my favorite Botti CDs and does not compare to the later and more recent Botti CDs. It's is just the selctions and the musical accompanyments. I found the title of this CD to be misleading since the other Botti CDs I have purchased on Amazon are much better products.