Episode #113 Chris Botti Revisited

<p>This episode of "The Other Side of The Bell" is brought to you by <a href="https://bobreeves.com/">Bob Reeves Brass</a>. Please enjoy this conversation with John and world-renowned trumpeter, <a href="https://www.chrisbotti.com/#/">Chris Botti</a>. Chris was featured back in  <a title= "The Other Side of the Bell #24 - Chris Botti" href= "https://bobreeves.com/blog/chris-botti-trumpet-interview-the-other-side-of-the-bell-24/"> Episode #24</a>, and now again in Episode #113 with the release of his first album in over 10 years.  A video version of this episode is also available on <a href= "https://youtu.be/Mhp48zpapPc">YouTube</a>.</p> <p><strong>About Chris Botti</strong><br /> <br /> Trumpeter Chris Botti s renowned for his versatility in both jazz and pop music. His mother, a pianist and teacher, was his first musical influence. Botti began playing trumpet at nine and fully committed to it at 12 after hearing Miles Davis. His early achievements include performing at Carnegie Hall with the McDonald's All American High School Jazz band. During his formative years, Botti was significantly influenced by his time at Indiana University, where he studied under renowned jazz educators David Baker and William Adam. This period was crucial in shaping his musical style and approach.<br /> <br /> Botti's career took off with short touring stints with Frank Sinatra and Buddy Rich, and his relationship with Paul Simon in the 1990s further expanded his musical collaborations. Additionally, Botti's association with Sting, particularly touring as a featured soloist in Sting's "Brand New Day" tour, played a pivotal role in his career. This collaboration not only broadened his musical exposure but also significantly influenced the trajectory of his career, marking a key phase in his development as a musician​​.His solo debut album, "First Wish," was released in 1995, marking the start of a successful solo career. Botti's work often bridges jazz and pop, demonstrated in albums like "A Thousand Kisses Deep" and "When I Fall in L