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 2023 – January 2024
HOLIDAY JAZZ
Italian New Yorker Chris Botti, plays trumpet for his 19th Holiday Residency at the Blue Note New York in Greenwich Village; from Monday, December 11, 2023 through Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 8pm & 10:30pm (including special Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day shows). From $88. bluenotejazz.com 🇮🇹
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.
New York Venues
These are some of the New York venues where Botti has played.
- Bergen Performing Arts Center
- Blue Note Jazz Festival
- Blue Note New York
- NJPAC, New Jersey Performing Arts Center
- Sony Hall
- SummerStage