On this week's show, we are joined by trumpeter and composer Christopher Stephen Botti who established himself as a versatile musician in both jazz and pop music for his ability to fuse both styles.

SEATTLE — "Just call me on my cell when you get back from New York," said the casual voice at the other end of the line. Could this be a guy with a gold album, one of People magazine's "50 Most ...

His 2007 effort, Italia, was nominated for a Grammy Award. Smooth jazz for the hip crowd is what trumpeter and composer Chris Botti provides the musical world. Perhaps what separates the Oregon native ...

Universal Preservation Hall has announced a powerhouse lineup of performances coming to its historic Great Hall in Saratoga Springs. From smooth jazz to classic rock legends and a tribute to The Boss ...

Break out the champagne, folks -- in case you haven't heard, the "smooth jazz" genre is being phased out. Its replacement is called "chill," and it incorporates more modern forms of relaxing, ...

Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti will bring his signature blend of jazz, elegance and cinematic flair to The Paramount in Huntington on Friday, June 6, promising a night of musical brilliance from ...

Some very big names recognized Chris Botti’s potential at a very early age. Indeed, the trumpeter was still in his early 20s — and still studying at Indiana University — when he was called upon to ...

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