AP - Jan 31, 2008
Chris Botti can t quite figure out how he ended up competing for a Grammy with the Beastie Boys, but he did get a kick out of finding his melodically romantic CD Italia nominated with the funk-rock group...
More »Reuters - Aug 28, 2006
You may have seen the recent photos of Bob Dylan looking uncannily like Charlie Chaplin, and his 44th album, Modern Times, shares a title with Chaplin s 1936 classic about automation, big business and...
More »AP - Jun 19, 2006
Pop-jazz trumpeter Chris Botti finally made it to Carnegie Hall as a headliner, keeping a promise he made to himself the first time he appeared on the famed concert stage almost 30 years ago. I actually...
More »Reuters - Dec 19, 2004
Wynton Marsalis is arguably the most recognized name in jazz, for his achievements as a performer and ambassador for the genre. His roles as artistic director for Jazz at Lincoln Center and fundraiser...
More »Reuters - Dec 15, 2004
A trip to The Red Light District scored Ludacris his second consecutive No. 1 album on the U.S. pop charts Wednesday. The Atlanta rapper/actor s fourth Disturbing Tha Peace/Def Jam South effort sold...
More »Reuters - Nov 26, 2004
Every year, recording artists and their labels pull together holiday music releases in hopes of striking perennial silver and gold, and 2004 can be considered a banner year for seasonal fare. Thanks...
More »Reuters - Jun 18, 2004
When smooth jazz guitarist Russ Freeman formed Peak Records in 1994, he sought to provide a home for contemporary jazz musicians. A decade later, Peak sports an impressive roster that includes Freeman...
More »Reuters - Nov 14, 2003
Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora and smooth jazz trumpeter Chris Botti are among the guests on Toy, the debut album from multi-instrumentalist/composer/singer/actor/dancer Everett Bradley. The 15...
More »Reuters - Nov 14, 2003
Best Buy will offer an exclusive five-song holiday CD starting Nov. 28. Sweet Tracks will feature previously unreleased holiday songs by Sting, Jewel, Seal, Coldplay and Chris Botti . Sweet Tracks...
More »USRN - Jun 26, 2002
(6/26/02, 4 p.m. ET) -- Trumpeter Chris Botti captured the excitement of his live performance on the forthcoming Columbia Records release of Chris Botti & Friends, Night Sessions: Live In Concert. The...
More »USRN - Dec 14, 2001
(12/14/01, 1 p.m. ET) -- Trumpeter Chris Botti s new solo CD, titled Night Sessions was inspired by the late-night ambience of Europe s current Cafe Del Mar jazz scene. Produced by Grammy Award-winner...
More »USRN - Dec 4, 2001
(12/4/01, 6 p.m. ET) -- International superstar Sting was set to be one of the special guests at the Chris Botti & Friends concert last night (December 3) at Los Angeles s El Rey Theater. Trumpet player...
More »USRN - Oct 29, 2001
(10/29/01, 12 p.m. ET) -- Trumpet player Chris Botti s new solo set, titled Night Sessions, bows Tuesday (October 30). A showcase for Botti s smooth technique and his fascination with Europe s trendy...
More »USRN - Jan 31, 2001
(1/31/01, 7 a.m. ET) - Paul Simon will be honored as the MusiCares 2001 Person of The Year by past MusiCares honorees Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Tony Bennett, and Gloria Estefan on February 19. Other...
More »USRN - Jun 29, 2000
(6/29/00, 12 p.m.) - Today in New York City, singer-songwriter Sting will demonstrate his chess prowess as he and some members of his band--including trumpeter Chris Botti--take on grand master Gary Kasparov...
More »USRN - Oct 13, 1999
(10/14/99, 7 a.m. PDT) - Sting kicks off a tour to promote his new album, Brand New Day, tonight. Trumpeter Chris Botti will be the tour s featured soloist. Both artists perform on one another s albums...
More »USRN - Jun 7, 1999
(6/8/99, 1 a.m. PDT) - Paul Simon, who is touring with fellow icon Bob Dylan, kicked off his current tour this past weekend, and trumpeter Chris Botti is once again part of Simon s band. Nine years ago...
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