Rating: - Good. Look new.
Good delivery and promtpt service. I would use this vendor again.
Rating: - J.R
i previously seen a clip from a friend, and i fell in love with Chris Botti's music style, so i purchased a package of 2 DVDs, and this is layback Jazz Fusion at its best.
Rating: - DID I SEE A DIFFERENT DVD?
I CAN'T BELIEVE THE BAD REVEIWS THIS DVD HAS GOTTEN. CHRIS SOUNDS GREAT, THE BAND SOUNDS GREAT. STING AND SHAWN COLVIN SOUND GREAT. AS A MATTER OF FACT, THE SOUND QUALITY IN GENERAL IS EXCELLENT. MAYBE THE BAD REVIEWS ARE FROM PEOPLE WHO REALLY DON'T CARE FOR THIS KIND OF MUSIC OR I SAW A DIFFERNT CONCERT. IF YOU LIKE CHRIS BOTTI, BUY IT. IT'S A GOOD CONCERT.
Rating: - Like Randy Brecker on 'ludes
These songs mostly set up a very pleasant groove, but it is hard to find anything really interesting happening here. This music seems to be more about texture than any memorable melody. That's not to say it isn't harmonious and melodic -- it is. It just doesn't have much pizzazz.
I thought Sting's work was disappointing. He seemed to be trying to imitate Sinatra, snapping his fingers and crooning on one verse of his own tune Moon Over Bourbon Street, and growling as a gravelly voiced bluesman on another verse. Sting, you're no Sinatra. You're no Blind Melon Chitlin. Just be yourself. I don't think Sting put much thought into The Wee Small Hours, either. Compare it with Someone to Watch Over Me (from the movie of the same title) and 'Round Midnight (on Andy Summers' Green Chimneys CD) -- both honorable efforts by Sting to cover some classic older tunes -- and you'll see what I mean.
Shawn Colvin's appearance was more successful, especially her own composition Facts About Jimmy. Can't go wrong with Shawn.
I love Botti's cute little red-haired drummer. She put on a good show and played a fun solo.
The guitarist played a lot of chunka-chunka muted strings and wah-wah -- more of a third percusionist in the band. His solos seemed like a succession of distorted chords. I didn't think it really fit with this band. Maybe a Russell Malone-type of player would have been more appropriate.
I can't really hate this video, but I can't really love it, either. At least it goes down like "buttah". But it is the musical equivalent of a Chinese meal. It doesn't bring much lasting satiety.
Rating: - Chris Botti Deserves Better!
I'm a Chris Botti fan - make no mistake about that. And, when I viewed this DVD, I was very impressed with his band members - most notably his most excellent drummer. However, it is extremely obvious (even to the untrained eye) that this recording has been edited, and not edited very well! The editing is so poor, I would have to advise against purchasing this DVD.
Hold out - Chris is too good a musician for the record companies (you know them by their circling fins sticking just above the surface of the water) not to produce another DVD. The next one might just be worth buying - maybe they'll hire a competent team to record and edit the show. I am anticipating the event with great fervor!
- Good. Look new. 
- J.R
- Like Randy Brecker on 'ludes
- Chris Botti Deserves Better!