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Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Audience Rating: G (General Audience) Binding: Blu-ray EAN: 0886970814799 Format: Color, Enhanced, Live, Widescreen Label: Sony BMG Manufacturer: Sony BMG Number Of Discs: 1 Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Sony BMG Region Code: 1 Release Date: May 29, 2007 Running Time: 108 minutes Studio: Sony BMG Theatrical Release Date: 2006-03 Sales Rank: 2988 MPN: 708147
Description: December 2005. Los Angeles, California. Trumpeter Chris Botti, on the heels of his break-through gold certified album "When I Fall In Love", and the record-breaking follow up "To Love Again", plays two triumphant shows at the Wilshire Theatre backed by a full orchestra and his virtuosic band. Playing repertoire mostly culled from these two hit albums, Chris is joined onstage by some of the world's most accomplished singers and musicians (in order of appearance) Sting, Jill Scott, Paula Cole, Burt Bacharach, Renee Olstead, Paul Buchanan and Gladys Knight. Filmed for the PBS Special "Chris Botti Live With Orchestra and Special Guests"....and now available on Blu-ray Disc. Presented in full 1080 High Definition and stunning high-fidelity uncompressed surround sound.
Amazon.com: Jazz trumpeter Chris Botti is mostly exquisite on this concert DVD, which gives old fans and new arrivals a chance to hear him apply his rich, expressive playing to a number of old standards, as well as one or two of his own compositions. Botti, along with a remarkable band including Billy Childs on piano and Billy Kilson on drums, plays six numbers as instrumentals but is joined on eight other performances by a few guests. Sans vocals, Botti warms up a delighted audience with a nice, if slightly exercised, take on "Someone to Watch Over Me," but proves magnificent on "When I Fall In Love" and especially Leonard Cohen's "A Thousand Kisses Deep." Then out glides old pal Sting (who invited Botti to join his own touring band some years ago), who has a nice go at "What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?", followed by jazz-blues belter Jill Scott's terrific "Good Morning Heartache." Less effective are two appearances by Paula Cole, of which the second, "The Look of Love," doesn't work particularly well for anyone, including Botti and composer-pianist Burt Bacharach (also onstage). Renee Olstead sizzles up the joint with her kittenish "Pennies from Heaven," and Sting returns for a comic if touching "My Funny Valentine." --Tom Keogh
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - Trumpet Magician
A fantastic DVD featuring the Trumpet Master Chris Botti and an assortment of musical guests with varied styles. He brings out the best in each selection and it is amazing! I never tought that a trumpet's ... Read More
Rating: - Botti tape
We were disappointed..Not because of the content (we had heard it in a bistro and had to have it) but we thought we were getting a CD. We tried every means of getting it to play to no avail. There was no ... Read More
Rating: - Vocals? What Vocals!
Chris Botti - Live - With Orchestra & Special Guests
As other reviewers have noted sound quality is amazing. The instrumental tracks are incredible and Chris Botti's core band are outstanding especially ... Read More
Rating: - A GREAT SHOW
A VARITY OF EXCELENCE IS SHOWN HERE ON THIS BLU-RAY .BETWEEN 5.1 SOUND AND HD DISPLAY. LET ALONE THE PROFORMERS ON THE STAGE. JUST A WONDERFUL CONCERT.
Rating: - Loved it!
I saw Chris Botti in concert. This disc made me feel like I was attending the concert again. The video and audio were exceptional. If you are a jazz fan, this disc should be a must buy.
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- Trumpet Magician
- Botti tape
- Vocals? What Vocals!