Since the release of his 2004 critically acclaimed CD WHEN I FALL IN LOVE, Chris Botti has become the largest selling American jazz instrumental artist. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music and his ongoing association with PBS has led to four #1 Jazz Albums, as well as multiple Gold, Platinum & Grammy Awards. On his new album IMPRESSIONS, Chris Botti performs with superstars Vince Gill, Herbie Hancock, Andrea Bocelli, David Foster and Mark Knopfler. IMPRESSIONS includes songs written by an incredibly diverse roster of songwriters including Randy Newman, Herbie Hancock, R. Kelly, George Gershwin, Frederic Chopin, David Foster, and Harold Arlen.

Chris's new album ITALIA was recorded in Rome, LA, and London and includes a new composition aplty named "Italia" as well as Puccini's "Turondat: Nessun Dorma" and Ennio Morricone's Love Theme from "The Mission". in keeping with tradition, Chris Botti's newest work will feature duets with some of today biggest international stars including Andrea Bocelli and Paul Cole. This album boasts songs and melodies that will be, like Chris himself, known for lush romance and rich musical expression.

A sequel of sorts to Chris Botti's 2006 PBS special, LIVE WITH ORCHESTRA & SPECIAL GUESTS, the September 2008 event LIVE IN BOSTON found the sartorially splendid cool jazz trumpeter accompanied by the Boston Symphony and a collection of celebrity vocalists. Also available as a DVD, the concert delivers an overview of popular music, with jazz standards like "I've Got You Under My Skin" right alongside "Ave Maria" and Sting's "If I Ever Lose My Faith in You." Whether featuring rocker Steven Tyler, AMERICAN IDOL chanteuse Katharine McPhee, or pop-opera superstar Josh Groban, all the tunes are presented in Botti's inimitable, Chet Baker-influenced uber-smooth style.

NIGHT SESSIONS

Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Chris Botti gets back to the jazz essence of his artistry on his upcoming album, Vol. 1. The album features beautiful new ballad renditions of standards including "My Funny Valentine," and "Someday My Prince Will Come," as well as a cover of Coldplay's "Fix You" and the vocal feature "Paris" with John Splithoff. Produced by David Foster, Vol. 1 features performances by violinist Joshua Bell, pianist Taylor Eigsti, guitarist Gilad Hekselman and others. LP Packaging: 180-gram LP

TO LOVE AGAIN

WHEN I FALL IN LOVE

Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Chris Botti gets back to the jazz essence of his artistry on his upcoming album, Vol. 1. The album features beautiful new ballad renditions of standards including "My Funny Valentine," and "Someday My Prince Will Come," as well as a cover of Coldplay's "Fix You" and the vocal feature "Paris" with John Splithoff. Produced by David Foster, Vol. 1 features performances by violinist Joshua Bell, pianist Taylor Eigsti, guitarist Gilad Hekselman and others. CD Packaging: Softpak CD