Some people might regard him as the Kenny G of the trumpet. But the suave jazz man is really the next Ed Sullivan. Botti presents a generous, highly entertaining, musical variety show, with one surprise guest after another. It might an opera singer, a flamenco guitarist or a jazz saxophonist. And the collaborators vary from night to night. Botti is so versatile, which may explain why he’s played with a who’s who of modern music, including Sinatra, Streisand, Sting, Bocelli, Gaga and Yo-Yo Ma.
Chris Botti
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