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I like this album – it is mellow and soothing. It is what it is. It is great background music when you are working at the computer or around the house. I especially like the title track that features vocals by Andrea Bocelli.
One of the criticisms of Chris Botti is that he is not “jazzy” enough. I can use an illustration from my wife and I to show why this may be the case, My wife loves smooth jazz but when I have on a more traditional jazz album she can not get into it.
Unfortunately, the market will dictate the kind of music popular artist release. They are in the business of making money. I once heard George Benson talk about how he was broke when he was just playing “straight” jazz. Many Jazz performers would lack a real audience without European Jazz devotees.
Editorial Review
Smooth jazz trumpeter Chris Botti pays homage to his Italian roots on an album of plush love themes and Neapolitan songs. In addition to a tune featuring Andrea Bocelli, Botti was able to record with the late Dean Martin -- the duet on "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face."
Pleasant Sounding Music
Rob P, music lover, 05/23/2008
Have recently purchased this CD and find it to be pleasant, easy listening music. My normal music listening mood usually calls for something that hits a little harder than this. For me, the best way I can describe Chris Botti is that he's a Diana Krall of trumpeters. Pleasant, entertaining but certainly not amazing. Will make my CD rotation, just not as often as other jazz artists that I prefer to listen to more often.
Italia – Chris Botti featuring Andrea Bocelli
One of the criticisms of Chris Botti is that he is not “jazzy” enough. I can use an illustration from my wife and I to show why this may be the case, My wife loves smooth jazz but when I have on a more traditional jazz album she can not get into it.
Unfortunately, the market will dictate the kind of music popular artist release. They are in the business of making money. I once heard George Benson talk about how he was broke when he was just playing “straight” jazz. Many Jazz performers would lack a real audience without European Jazz devotees.
Editorial Review
Smooth jazz trumpeter Chris Botti pays homage to his Italian roots on an album of plush love themes and Neapolitan songs. In addition to a tune featuring Andrea Bocelli, Botti was able to record with the late Dean Martin -- the duet on "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face."
Pleasant Sounding Music
Rob P, music lover, 05/23/2008
Have recently purchased this CD and find it to be pleasant, easy listening music. My normal music listening mood usually calls for something that hits a little harder than this. For me, the best way I can describe Chris Botti is that he's a Diana Krall of trumpeters. Pleasant, entertaining but certainly not amazing. Will make my CD rotation, just not as often as other jazz artists that I prefer to listen to more often.
Italia – Chris Botti featuring Andrea Bocelli
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