http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.39770&rws=%2Fchris-botti%2Ftop-tracks.rssIf Kenny G ruled the smooth jazz roost during the 1980s and '90s, Chris Botti claimed the modern instrumental throne during the 2000s. Botti is a solid musician who possesses a real feel for jazz, but the key to his success probably lies in the cool purity of his trumpet playing. While making plain his admiration for Miles Davis and Chet Baker, Botti's first album combined elements of smooth jazz and atmospheric light rock rather than cool-toned bop. Botti kept refining that approach when, in 2003, he released <i>A Thousand Kisses Deep</i>, which successfully brought elements of downtempo into the mix. He next cut the stripped-down string set <i>When I Fall in Love</i>, which went from being a contemporary best-seller to a pop sensation after Oprah endorsed it. Botti has since followed its winning formula, recording standards and a few modern romantic tunes with different ensembles and guest vocalists. Critics may be surprised to learn that he got his start playing for bop veterans Woody Shaw and George Coleman (who played with Miles Davis). A listen to his live readings of "My Funny Valentine" or "Why Not" (from 2006) lets you see why even old jazzers heard potential in the young Botti. - Nick DedinaSmooth Jazzen720Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:39:36 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.39770&rws=%2Fchris-botti%2Ftop-tracks.rss If Kenny G ruled the smooth jazz roost during the 1980s and '90s, Chris Botti claimed the modern instrumental throne during the 2000s. Botti is a solid musician who possesses a real feel for jazz, but the key to his success probably lies in the cool purity of his trumpet playing. While making plain his admiration for Miles Davis and Chet Baker, Botti's first album combined elements of smooth jazz and atmospheric light rock rather than cool-toned bop. Botti kept refining that approach when, in 2003, he released <i>A Thousand Kisses Deep</i>, which successfully brought elements of downtempo into the mix. He next cut the stripped-down string set <i>When I Fall in Love</i>, which went from being a contemporary best-seller to a pop sensation after Oprah endorsed it. Botti has since followed its winning formula, recording standards and a few modern romantic tunes with different ensembles and guest vocalists. Critics may be surprised to learn that he got his start playing for bop veterans Woody Shaw and George Coleman (who played with Miles Davis). A listen to his live readings of "My Funny Valentine" or "Why Not" (from 2006) lets you see why even old jazzers heard potential in the young Botti. - Nick Dedina http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.16319192&rws=%2Fchris-botti%2Ftop-tracks.rss Smooth Jazz Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Chris Botti on Rhapsody Online 16319192 tra.16319192 Chris Botti art.39770 0.99 Italia alb.16316876 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/9/4/5/2/1262549_170x170.jpg 2007-09-25 00:00:00.0 2007-09-25 00:00:00.0 true The Very Thought Of You tra.16319192 292000 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.16319192&rws=%2Fchris-botti%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.16319192&variant=data&rws=%2Fchris-botti%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.3458214&rws=%2Fchris-botti%2Ftop-tracks.rss Smooth Jazz Tue, 30 Sep 2003 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Chris Botti on Rhapsody Online 3458214 tra.3458214 Chris Botti art.39770 0.99 A Thousand Kisses Deep alb.298252 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