Trumpeter Chris Botti is a gifted instrumentalist, a talented composer and a charismatic performer who – since the release of his first solo album in 1995 – has created a series of recordings which have made him a virtual genre-of-one in the realm of contemporary jazz while at the same time capturing the attention of the pop music world. Through his singular combination of lush atmospheres and thoughtful improvisations, Botti has earned both critical acclaim and mainstream appreciation for a succession of best-selling albums including When I Fall In Love (2004, #1 Top Jazz Album, #37 Billboard Top 200), To Love Again: The Duets (2005, #1 Top Jazz Album, #18 Billboard Top 200) and Chris Botti Live with Orchestra & Special Guests (2006, #2 Top Jazz Album). Now, inspired by the sounds and atmosphere of Italy, Chris Botti has created a vibrant and sensual set of performances drawn from sources ranging from classical opera to the soundtracks of Ennio Morricone. Recorded in the United States, England and Italy, Botti’s most recent album, Italia, is a brilliant showcase for Botti’s musical versatility as performer, composer
and collaborator.