Chris Botti is a Grammy-winning, New York Italian, trumpet player who is one of America’s most popular jazz instrumentalists. His name is pronounced “bow-tee.”
Chris Botti in New York City
Botti tours constantly from his New York City home. He has played a holiday gig at the Blue Note for so many years, it’s become a New York holiday tradition.
December 2022
HOLIDAYS
Chris Botti plays his 18th Holiday Residency of Jazz at the Blue Note in Greenwich Village, nightly, December 5, 2022 – January 1, 2023, including Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. From $64. bluenotejazz.com 🇮🇹
June 2022
Chris Botti plays the Blue Note Jazz Festival at Sony Hall in the Times Square Theater District, Sat-Sun, June 18-19 at 7:30 & 10pm. From $65. bluenotejazzfestival.com 🇮🇹
2021
Chris Botti’s 17th Holiday Residency is at the Blue Note in Greenwich Village nightly (including Christmas and New Year’s Eve) Mon, Dec 6, 2021 through Jan 2, 2022 at 8 & 10:30pm (6 & 10pm doors). From $55. 🇮🇹
Botti plays the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey on Friday, November 12, 2021 at 8pm. From $29. 🇮🇹
Chris Botti plays a SummerStage benefit as part of the Blue Note Jazz Festival at Rumsey Playfield in Central park on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at 3pm (1:30pm doors) and 8pm (6pm doors). From $75. 🇮🇹
2020
Sunday, March 8, 2020 ~ Botti plays the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, New Jersey at 7pm. From $39. 🇮🇹
2019
December 9, 2019 – January 5, 2020 ~ Botti plays his 15th annual Holiday Residency at The Blue Note in Greenwich Village. Sets at 8pm & 10:30pm. From $55. 🇮🇹
Botti plays both Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
2018
Botti plays the Blue Note Jazz Festival at Sony Hall in Midtown, Manhattan, Sunday – Monday, June 24 – 25, 2018 with shows at 8 pm & 10:30 pm. $85 – $125. 🇮🇹
Chris Botti is One of America’s Most Popular Jazz Instrumentalists
Botti lived in Italy for several years as a child. He started playing music in college, touring with Frank Sinatra and Buddy Rich.
Botti then joined Paul Simon’s band for the 1990s and toured with Sting in 1999 – 2000.
2004’s “When I Fall in Love,” made Botti one of the top-selling American instrumental artists. He has close ties with PBS and has crossed over into pop music.
Chris Botti Albums
First Wish (1995)
This was Botti’s first solo album.
Night Sessions (2001)
This was Botti’s first release on Columbia, his current label. Blending Jazz and Pop put Botti on the star track.
When I Fall in Love (2004)
This was Botti’s first #1 on the U.S. Jazz charts. He has been starring ever since.
To Love Again (2004)
The album hit #1 on the U.S. Jazz charts.
Italia (2007)
The album hit #1 on the U.S. Jazz charts. It earned a 2008 Grammy nomination for “Best Pop Instrumental Album.”
Chris Botti In Boston (2010)
This album with the Boston Pops Orchestra features star cameos from Yo-Yo Ma, Steven Tyler (Aerosmith), Sting and others.
Impressions (2012)
The album hit #1 on the U.S. Jazz charts. It earned a 2013 Grammy for “Best Pop Instrumental Album.
