everyones problem is that everything that has improv is thrown under one genre... jazz has so many subgenres, i qualify this as more pop jazz with the likes of kenny g. that being said, i think pop jazz is boring and personally enjoy hard bop with the likes of freddie hubbard and art blakey far, far more. but i respect that these guys are good at what they do and have found their niche, i just intend to ignore it
Young of 17 years old. But from time to time I enjoy listening to music like this.. I realize what true music is . And after all it's very relaxing :)
Damn. This was about 3 notches past schmaltzy. He shouldn't even be allowed to bring a trumpet near My Funny Valentine. It's like he's slapping Miles in the face. Chris, do the world a favor. Put the trumpet back in the case.
@ethansimon94 Yeah it's kind of sad, like they've packaged jazz for the mainstream and put an extra sugar coating on it. There is absolutely no edge, no soul. I'm still trying to figure out this guy's popularity. In the meantime all I know is that it's painful to listen to.
@KrummyBear... to put a finer point on it, Kenny G is a technician... he knows every note, every lick, lots of songs. But there is no creativity or soul. It is the exercises he practiced 5 hours a day played over and over again. I appreciate the fact he can blast out a song but Chris Botti has more creativity and soul in this one song than Kenny G. has ever been able to muster...
Chris Botti went to IU for trumpet. That being said, he can improvise his butt off and play the crap out of his trumpet since he studied bebop with David Baker and studied classical trumpet at one of the best music schools in the world. He wouldn't go through the IU system and come out not being able to play jazz. Botti is the definition of what everyone should do as a musician: Find something you do well that people like to listen to and make yourself into something new and unique, which he is.
I don't care particularly for Botti's "smooth jazz" work, but he does a fine job on straight-ahead jazz like this rendition of Funny Valentine. He's a talented guy.
I cannot imagine a more ill-informed comment. Putting improv to one side,K. G is no exceptional sax player on the world stage, but Botti is indisputably a master of his instrument. Yes Botti is more commercially orientated than most, yet his most recent studio album shines as a highly successful blend of jazz and classical traditions. On this video one can hear real passion AND respect for the jazz tradition in his playing; K. G has no such qualities audible in his music
@chwjts Crass tone. He's unlistenable when you have a plethora of legitimate musicians to choose from. It is not good enough to respect the jazz tradition, you need to be a part of shaping it.
@KrummyBear Tone is a matter of opinion and we can agree to differ. Very few of the abundance of legitimate jazz musicians, however, succeed in shaping the jazz tradition. Chet and a host of his generation, for example, whilst top musicians, were often simply one step behind Miles. Botti, like the majority of musicians, has not shaped music to any recognisable degree - but that does not put him in the same category as Kenny G.
@chwjts Well said! Botti is musician at the level of Davis. Much of what people think of as Jazz today really only belongs on a shopping mall Muzak channel.
@chwjts Well said! Botti is musician at the level of Davis. Much of what people think of as Jazz today really only belongs on a shopping mall Muzak channel.
@chwjts Well said! Botti is musician at the level of Davis. Much of what people think of as Jazz today really only belongs on a shopping mall Muzak channel.
Ah, of course Miles Davis was the legend; always will be. And clearly Chet Baker was deeply inspirational...but there is no point for comparison here. Botti has done a very different thing and he is extremely versatile. You feel him whether he is doing swing jazz or Latin jazz -you just can't that outstanding craft he has acquired. So there was a Miles and a Chet. That was them and it was then. Why can't we have a Chris Botti or a Wynton Marsalis now? Chris is just solidifying, he has a lot to
Late, late evening here. Black outside. Night is coming. I'm after shower, just in my pyjamas. So clean and fresh, and listening to this amazing music. It's so erotic... Only missing a guy to make love to....
Trumpet playing is a artist who paints , some have days when they use a few colors other days they may use many colors it's all art to compare a watefall to a landscape painted in oil ,why would you, Either you like it or you don't it's still art.. one more thing... Learning to play trumpet is the hardest to master it takes about 3 to 5 years just to understand it. Many have tryed and many have quit. P.s. This video is from Ramey Lewis Show on PBS
Why are people praising Chris Botti like this? He's not a beautiful man. His playing is incredible, he's great at the trumpet, but the guy is a douche.
@Shawnieboy33 just put this out there the king of Jazz Saxophone was a bit of a douche himself... Charlie parker... but he was still the king of bebop style... so they may have attitude problems they are still great
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Another good version of My funny valentine, but some people treat it as an elevator music. I think the reason is that Chris Botti doesn't have "the sorrows"?? in his music like Chet Baker. I can't tell exactly what that is, but I can feel it from Chet's. Anyway Chris is a good jazz musician!!
@ramsesxv The actual song was not composed by Chet... It was composed in the 30s for a Broadway play. Chet was the first one to record it, even before Ella Fitzgerald.
Each day is valentine's day when you have the opportunity to listen to music like this. So stirring. My live jazz jones is really coming down. Montreal, Montreux, and Rotterdam I'm heading your way this summer.
I'll give Botti his tender and delicate tone and execution. But that's all he's been confined to, almost throughout his career. Roy's version of this with his big band alone encompasses all grounds as far as versatility, on top of matching, if not exceeding Botti's tender tone.
for me personaly, still and always, no matter what or who, chet bakers version of my funny valentine stays unique and outstanding above all till today, but chris botti is something different, but definitely something god and he does it in a very destinctive and "right" way, much better than christian scott, who puts to much effort in things which should be done in a very smooth and rich manner
@deepfriedpankakes I watched it. The songs are two different styles. Chris' careful. tender tone in this song is as appropriate as Roy's fat, peppy tone in his song. I didn't hear anything that I haven't heard Chris do something similar to. Technical ability comes second in Jazz. Emotion and expression come first. It's not a competition.
Dear haters: If you all prefer Miles, Chet, Clifford, Roy, or Freddie, GO TO THEIR PAGES AND LISTEN TO THEM. Why waste your time listening to (and commenting on) music you don't enjoy?
P.S.
You think this is polished and not spontaneous? Listen to the album version. Its completely different.
This is one of my favorite songs, but this man just blows me away, he is just, words cannot discribe, SEXY.. that says it all.. I am sure alot of you have to agree..
Unfortunately as harsh as the comments are ... they are very discerning. With Chet and Miles (and I think Roy as well as countless other authentic jazz players) what you get is very different every night, music extemporized on the spot at that time with that group with 'that' feel. Chris is about a rehearsed and (overly?) polished performance and therefore you don't see the process of musical creation ... as was said good technique polished lines and licks, but nothing spontaneous.
compared to Chet this sucks big style! No amount of flashy chops and high notes can make up for lack of real feeling and soul,its just above elevator muzak.
@SungHa Enjoy both as unique expressions of the same wonderful song coming from two great musicians.. rather than being a tool and showing a sense of elitism in implying that the superior choice (in your highly acclaimed opinion?) is Miles. Individuals that judge and openly insult, even if on accident, a musician for how he chooses to express himself are disgusting.
Not a big fan of trumpet when I popped in - this gets me thinking. Great skill, range of tones, creativity to keep it interesting and a very beautiful piece. Niiiice :)
He reminds me of Miles Davis. However, what he does with the high notes are really his own. Splendid! Great pianist and drummer as well. I got to know him through Sting's music. I wish the two would make a jazz album. Although, I think Sting kind of lost the feeling, his voice is still perfect for it.
I saw him the first time when he came here last year. My Husband took meas a last minute surprise and the night was just magical. What topped it off is Chris Botti came into the audience and played this song to me. Think what you might but it brought tears to my eyes. He is a magician with music. He will forever be, to me, one of the greatest Jazz Legends.
I am grateful for artists, like Chris, who share their gift with the world. You may be able to teach a person to play a musical instrument; however, the passion while performing can only come from within. Chris has that, and sooooo much more! Bravo! Bravo!
WOW! CHRIS IS UNDUBTEDLY A GREAT PERFORMER, AND SUCH A SPOTLESS ARTIST, BUT HERE I WNAT TO OUTSTAND THE FANTASTIC, GRACEFUL AND NICE PLAYING OF THE PIANIST....
Chris Botti is simply an fantastic trumpetist! Plenty of soul and feeling in his sound.... Truly AMAZING!
pfreitas1982 1 week ago
música da Adele com o Richard e foi uma das trilhas sonoras da novela da globo Viver a Vida!
driellykarine 1 week ago
everyones problem is that everything that has improv is thrown under one genre... jazz has so many subgenres, i qualify this as more pop jazz with the likes of kenny g. that being said, i think pop jazz is boring and personally enjoy hard bop with the likes of freddie hubbard and art blakey far, far more. but i respect that these guys are good at what they do and have found their niche, i just intend to ignore it
gemerchakm 3 weeks ago
47 people dont have a Valentine
jpaenga 1 month ago
A little too polished at times, but his musicianship shines through.
phatphace 1 month ago
This is just sooo beautiful...
ainnossro 1 month ago
Young of 17 years old. But from time to time I enjoy listening to music like this.. I realize what true music is . And after all it's very relaxing :)
OneQuickSecond 1 month ago
Damn. This was about 3 notches past schmaltzy. He shouldn't even be allowed to bring a trumpet near My Funny Valentine. It's like he's slapping Miles in the face. Chris, do the world a favor. Put the trumpet back in the case.
ethansimon94 2 months ago
@ethansimon94 was tht an insult sir?!
fr3dcp 2 months ago
@fr3dcp ...yes?
ethansimon94 2 months ago
@ethansimon94 Yeah it's kind of sad, like they've packaged jazz for the mainstream and put an extra sugar coating on it. There is absolutely no edge, no soul. I'm still trying to figure out this guy's popularity. In the meantime all I know is that it's painful to listen to.
sdluthier 2 months ago
It's so beautiful!
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Is a great idea Michael Bublé y Chris Botti together ;-)
nwolter19 2 months ago
@nwolter19 I wouldn't mind doing a duet with Chris. I play sax and my video could be my audition. :))
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DebbSaxx1 2 months ago
he's very serious, but he does a great job. quiet the variation.
BitOveRate 2 months ago
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Utsu 2 months ago
a great player ...unfortunately it is indeed... corny.
frednolasco 2 months ago
@KrummyBear... to put a finer point on it, Kenny G is a technician... he knows every note, every lick, lots of songs. But there is no creativity or soul. It is the exercises he practiced 5 hours a day played over and over again. I appreciate the fact he can blast out a song but Chris Botti has more creativity and soul in this one song than Kenny G. has ever been able to muster...
mozellagi 2 months ago
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW ITS AMAZING SONG!!!
mananharutyunyan 2 months ago
Love this song! Its forever in my heart! It for sone reason reminds me of my grandparents true l♥ve
lipglosskitten26 2 months ago
Good for Botti, has an interesting technique and a nice sound, but that piano player... no coments...
junfred 3 months ago
When people hate you, they really hate themselves b/c you are what they want to be...
fastfoodclowns 3 months ago
Why does everyone dis Chris botti I love his music
trumpetdude654 3 months ago
i love chris botti's music he is the best trumpet play i have ever heard i play trumpet just like chris botti but mine is blue
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veeecter 4 months ago
Chris Botti went to IU for trumpet. That being said, he can improvise his butt off and play the crap out of his trumpet since he studied bebop with David Baker and studied classical trumpet at one of the best music schools in the world. He wouldn't go through the IU system and come out not being able to play jazz. Botti is the definition of what everyone should do as a musician: Find something you do well that people like to listen to and make yourself into something new and unique, which he is.
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Nate0514 4 months ago
I don't care particularly for Botti's "smooth jazz" work, but he does a fine job on straight-ahead jazz like this rendition of Funny Valentine. He's a talented guy.
MaxBuck2 4 months ago
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Madamnesia 4 months ago
Chris Botti is the Kenny G of trumpet...
KrummyBear 4 months ago
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I cannot imagine a more ill-informed comment. Putting improv to one side,K. G is no exceptional sax player on the world stage, but Botti is indisputably a master of his instrument. Yes Botti is more commercially orientated than most, yet his most recent studio album shines as a highly successful blend of jazz and classical traditions. On this video one can hear real passion AND respect for the jazz tradition in his playing; K. G has no such qualities audible in his music
chwjts 4 months ago 16
@chwjts Crass tone. He's unlistenable when you have a plethora of legitimate musicians to choose from. It is not good enough to respect the jazz tradition, you need to be a part of shaping it.
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@KrummyBear Tone is a matter of opinion and we can agree to differ. Very few of the abundance of legitimate jazz musicians, however, succeed in shaping the jazz tradition. Chet and a host of his generation, for example, whilst top musicians, were often simply one step behind Miles. Botti, like the majority of musicians, has not shaped music to any recognisable degree - but that does not put him in the same category as Kenny G.
chwjts 4 months ago
@chwjts Well said! Botti is musician at the level of Davis. Much of what people think of as Jazz today really only belongs on a shopping mall Muzak channel.
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@chwjts Well said! Botti is musician at the level of Davis. Much of what people think of as Jazz today really only belongs on a shopping mall Muzak channel.
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@chwjts Well said! Botti is musician at the level of Davis. Much of what people think of as Jazz today really only belongs on a shopping mall Muzak channel.
cmhursh 1 month ago
@KrummyBear this is very true
jbschoenherr 3 months ago
this rendition sounds very good to me actually> Cannot see why others would complain about it - and i speak as a jazz musician as well.
skas246 5 months ago 2
GET IN MY PANTS. He's absolutely amazing.
iamnotsirirak 5 months ago
Very nice...
antofa123 5 months ago
Can people just enjoy the music instead of criticizing it?
EseeeDarwin 5 months ago
Ah, of course Miles Davis was the legend; always will be. And clearly Chet Baker was deeply inspirational...but there is no point for comparison here. Botti has done a very different thing and he is extremely versatile. You feel him whether he is doing swing jazz or Latin jazz -you just can't that outstanding craft he has acquired. So there was a Miles and a Chet. That was them and it was then. Why can't we have a Chris Botti or a Wynton Marsalis now? Chris is just solidifying, he has a lot to
NormaVV 5 months ago
Late, late evening here. Black outside. Night is coming. I'm after shower, just in my pyjamas. So clean and fresh, and listening to this amazing music. It's so erotic... Only missing a guy to make love to....
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yambarudan 2 months ago
Una de las melodías más bellas en la historia del jazz.
C. Botti, ha logrado una vez más que destaque su esencia, su indiscutible belleza, con una maestria digna de un gran m,úsico y artista.
Un saludo,
Elsa
lesatz4 5 months ago
I cann´t describe in words what I can feel when I listen this song...Just can say "wooooowww"" he is amazing.
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bonjour, hello
an other version of "my funny valentine"
duo : deejay/tp
whatisupdoc 6 months ago in playlist My funny Valentine
good
canondale87 6 months ago
chris botti has the look of a man who is exactly where he wants to be
a3axon 6 months ago
funny taste...
mrsouletti 6 months ago
Trumpet playing is a artist who paints , some have days when they use a few colors other days they may use many colors it's all art to compare a watefall to a landscape painted in oil ,why would you, Either you like it or you don't it's still art.. one more thing... Learning to play trumpet is the hardest to master it takes about 3 to 5 years just to understand it. Many have tryed and many have quit. P.s. This video is from Ramey Lewis Show on PBS
Foreverlifex 6 months ago
COOL JAZZ E BEST OF
LEONARDO JAZZ MASTER
crossjazz 6 months ago
Not going to lie his high range is not that good.
cpthornman 6 months ago
Went to high school with him, Crescent Valley, OR..........Class of 1981.........Though we didn't know each other.
heyrubes007 6 months ago
thank you for the upload
tass0s71 7 months ago in playlist MUSICA SOUL
Why are people praising Chris Botti like this? He's not a beautiful man. His playing is incredible, he's great at the trumpet, but the guy is a douche.
Shawnieboy33 7 months ago
@Shawnieboy33 lol why is he a douche?
runhorun 6 months ago
@Shawnieboy33 just put this out there the king of Jazz Saxophone was a bit of a douche himself... Charlie parker... but he was still the king of bebop style... so they may have attitude problems they are still great
Musician0at0Work 6 months ago
i love the botti and the legen chest baker are uniques!!!!
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LouannDUV 7 months ago
Chris Botti is one of the best trumpet players out there today. How can 40 people dislike this? Must be deaf!
jewel1260 7 months ago
I would never say that he's almost 50.
And he play it great ;) Eh..
felllovewithpiano 7 months ago
Saw Miles Davis in the mid '60s...too much attitude for me...this is just sweet surrender.
MultiKZB 7 months ago
In my opinion this is the best video on the entire of Youtube. It sent shivers through my whole body. This is music.
natescovers 8 months ago 2
I love Chris botti. he is my idol!!!
I am playing a ballad, please check it out I worked so hard on it!
Gameswars3911 8 months ago
I swear, everytime I listen to this, my heart beats faster!
marshalmathers 8 months ago
this to this with another youtube video with the sound of ocean waves crashing against the sand and close you're eyes...., thumbs up if you got chills
SanguineBullet667 8 months ago in playlist sad jazz 2
@SanguineBullet667 that sounds kinda gay.
Hahahaha, I'm just joking with you. no offense, promise.
TheClolk 8 months ago
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that sounds kinda stupid.
Hahahaha, I'm just joking with you. no offense, promise.
lexa0076 8 months ago
Another good version of My funny valentine, but some people treat it as an elevator music. I think the reason is that Chris Botti doesn't have "the sorrows"?? in his music like Chet Baker. I can't tell exactly what that is, but I can feel it from Chet's. Anyway Chris is a good jazz musician!!
orioman 8 months ago
40 people didn't have a valentine this year :(
KikiTheHobo 8 months ago
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Just another disguise by Barney to get laid...
I think it might work this time
robedmitch 8 months ago
Just another disguise by Barney to get laid...
I think it might work this time
robedmitch 8 months ago
does anyone else think chris botti looks like neil patrick harris from how i met your mother?
attendater 9 months ago
very very nice good sound, i m a singer can you visit my new video my funny valentine...
somedayfc 9 months ago
近來聽到，有些覺得田馥甄不錯。
s27945 9 months ago
Good tone...........................
renniephillip 9 months ago
Man u have great talent and your music is awsome :D:D:D
BIg fan of yours
nogravityundersocks 9 months ago
Gorgeous, the man and his music!
bkpk4ever 9 months ago
I think I just fell in love!
1ChristianSister 9 months ago
He sounds like Miles and Herb Alpert rolled into one. Chet is great and so is Chris Botti. Hope he continues to stretch out his chops.
philumber 9 months ago
3:54 is awesome
MrQuotidian 9 months ago
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you must know that this song was composed by Chet Baker
ramsesxv 9 months ago
ypu must know that this song was composed by Chet Baker
ramsesxv 9 months ago
@ramsesxv The actual song was not composed by Chet... It was composed in the 30s for a Broadway play. Chet was the first one to record it, even before Ella Fitzgerald.
NormaVV 5 months ago
Yay for Large bore martin committees!!
spiderman917 9 months ago
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natetodamax 10 months ago
What a divine player you are
Check out 16 year old Steven Rossitto from Australia he would love to work with you :)
hitsong1000 10 months ago 2
wow.... speechless i mean this is music to just dine with.
gugish05 10 months ago 2
maestro... Profesaror...
sera que podemos crear una muy feliz valentine
con (0) sstress para la usb...
gracias,,...
espero saber de usted ?
desoorden 10 months ago
Each day is valentine's day when you have the opportunity to listen to music like this. So stirring. My live jazz jones is really coming down. Montreal, Montreux, and Rotterdam I'm heading your way this summer.
jrankin2u 10 months ago
I met him today!(:
hehehehehe. He's sooo nice and even better in concert(:
XxGoldenjewlxX 10 months ago
I'll give Botti his tender and delicate tone and execution. But that's all he's been confined to, almost throughout his career. Roy's version of this with his big band alone encompasses all grounds as far as versatility, on top of matching, if not exceeding Botti's tender tone.
pastense 11 months ago 2
this is incredibly legit, I don't know any jazzer who can't dig this
otmq 11 months ago 2
@otmq He just played the head.
dannyinternetz 11 months ago
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i love chris botti
linkanyway 11 months ago
i love chris botti
linkanyway 11 months ago
I love Chris Botti¡¡¡
fandelolo1 11 months ago
THIS IS SEX....ya THINK? Im sure that sweet seduction would be a better suited description...LOVE! Cheers Aly
TANA13BB 11 months ago
I love it!!!!!
zmcancino 11 months ago
I love the pianist more
mig29su27f16 11 months ago
just outstanding!!!!
actoractor2008 11 months ago
Happy Valentines GUys!
vinceism1 11 months ago
Willie Pickens is the man!
JuliusPT25 11 months ago
merveilleux
very very nice
merci pour le partage
kiss
darmonjeanpierre 1 year ago
God if I could marry that sound...
TheGrimSmile 1 year ago
WOW love it
al3xp4r7ycr4zy 1 year ago
This is sex.
julileaf 1 year ago
all guitarists and musicians alike MUST give these musicians mad props, they truly deserve it
411man4 1 year ago
all guitarists and musicians alike MUST give these musicians mad props, the truly deserve it
411man4 1 year ago
for me personaly, still and always, no matter what or who, chet bakers version of my funny valentine stays unique and outstanding above all till today, but chris botti is something different, but definitely something god and he does it in a very destinctive and "right" way, much better than christian scott, who puts to much effort in things which should be done in a very smooth and rich manner
heraclo12 1 year ago
@heraclo12 agreed
audreylacroix7 1 year ago
He does not compare to many other trumpet players,
If you dont believe me listen to what Roy Hargrove played on this same program
Makes Chris Botti look like the second trumpet of a high school marching band.
deepfriedpankakes 1 year ago
@deepfriedpankakes It's sad that this video has literally 10 times more views than Roy's Invitation video.
dannyinternetz 1 year ago 18
@deepfriedpankakes I watched it. The songs are two different styles. Chris' careful. tender tone in this song is as appropriate as Roy's fat, peppy tone in his song. I didn't hear anything that I haven't heard Chris do something similar to. Technical ability comes second in Jazz. Emotion and expression come first. It's not a competition.
kgunby 1 year ago
This is really beautiful.
Lyssmusic1009 1 year ago
WOW. I'm playin this in jazz band this year and i play a lot of the song as a solo on alto sax. Holy jeez do I suck compared to this guy!!!!
ovaltinejenkins97 1 year ago
I think the best Title for this music will be "Don't Cry Baby Take it Easy".
Switzer727 1 year ago
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F.A.G. =)
this is uncomparably worse than Chet's version
yes i'm one of the 35 retards who gave this video thumbs down. Hate me.
Bladedervish 1 year ago
Chris Botti is so damn sexy! I love his music!
ToffeeChips19 1 year ago
So he can play the melody, intersperse it with a few tasteless flourishes and lo! another celebrity is born.:)
jovesheerwater 1 year ago
Dear haters: If you all prefer Miles, Chet, Clifford, Roy, or Freddie, GO TO THEIR PAGES AND LISTEN TO THEM. Why waste your time listening to (and commenting on) music you don't enjoy?
P.S.
You think this is polished and not spontaneous? Listen to the album version. Its completely different.
calico992 1 year ago 7
This is one of my favorite songs, but this man just blows me away, he is just, words cannot discribe, SEXY.. that says it all.. I am sure alot of you have to agree..
pbabbat 1 year ago
Unfortunately as harsh as the comments are ... they are very discerning. With Chet and Miles (and I think Roy as well as countless other authentic jazz players) what you get is very different every night, music extemporized on the spot at that time with that group with 'that' feel. Chris is about a rehearsed and (overly?) polished performance and therefore you don't see the process of musical creation ... as was said good technique polished lines and licks, but nothing spontaneous.
Arborwaychet 1 year ago
It was nice, but I didn't feel any soul in his playing. I mean, he has technique but he reminds me a lot of how miles played.
Good technique, but to my ears really no soul. Don't get me wrong, he is a talented musician, but he is surely not a legend.
R.I.P Chet Baker
D2therJ
Drjrecordz 1 year ago
@Drjrecordz haters gonna hate.
shoegazer666 1 year ago
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how does a sincere, constructively critical opinion constitute as hate.... loosen up
ragglefraggle09 4 months ago
@ragglefraggle09 haters gonna hate.
shoegazer666 4 months ago
@shoegazer666
lol'd
ragglefraggle09 3 months ago
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sucks no originality in style or technique
trufiend138 1 year ago
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one word: Fag
CassolCorp 1 year ago
compared to Chet this sucks big style! No amount of flashy chops and high notes can make up for lack of real feeling and soul,its just above elevator muzak.
57dogsbody 1 year ago
@57dogsbody Nothing(!!!!!) compares to Chet and Miles David.
ulkamje 1 year ago
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@57dogsbody Nothing(!!!!!) compares to Chet Baker or Miles Davis. Period.
ulkamje 1 year ago
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SungHa 1 year ago
@SungHa Enjoy both as unique expressions of the same wonderful song coming from two great musicians.. rather than being a tool and showing a sense of elitism in implying that the superior choice (in your highly acclaimed opinion?) is Miles. Individuals that judge and openly insult, even if on accident, a musician for how he chooses to express himself are disgusting.
ShadowRogue1990 1 year ago 47
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SungHa 1 year ago
Not a big fan of trumpet when I popped in - this gets me thinking. Great skill, range of tones, creativity to keep it interesting and a very beautiful piece. Niiiice :)
sxmadrid 1 year ago
ughhh... his control makes me wanna barf in the best way possible.
jakedeving 1 year ago
just close my eyes and drift away
pop11111111111 1 year ago 3
33 people missed the like button
TheMilesL 1 year ago
Willie Pickens rule in his intro! Gotta love a soulful style!
musicnerd225488 1 year ago
на 2-25 .... у меня мурашки по коже побежали
alexstariikon 1 year ago
3:54 is awesome!
MrQuotidian 1 year ago
Chris Botti is the most beautiful man I've ever seen in my life... Ever...
KyivMar 1 year ago 34
@KyivMar that's why he's a sell out
mrschwab123 1 year ago
@KyivMar You haven't seen me yet, lol...happy 2011!
cezarsantana 1 year ago
zzzzzzzz
jamestrbn 1 year ago
yuck
IdiotVideottt 1 year ago
Sigh.....
Callisto484 1 year ago
Happy Birthday Mr.Botti
YourMomZorz 1 year ago
He reminds me of Miles Davis. However, what he does with the high notes are really his own. Splendid! Great pianist and drummer as well. I got to know him through Sting's music. I wish the two would make a jazz album. Although, I think Sting kind of lost the feeling, his voice is still perfect for it.
Quinten81 1 year ago 3
I want Beth to come over and make out with me while I play this music..............
apollo13jim 1 year ago
i live for this kinda music :)
asands123 1 year ago
remarkable trumpte
TheBaraan 1 year ago
- Grazie LEGENDSOFJAZZ è bellissimo.
pinosoprano 1 year ago
@pinosoprano
Interamente sono d'accordo con voi, questa canzone sono assolutamente bello.
elfey2 1 year ago
I saw him the first time when he came here last year. My Husband took meas a last minute surprise and the night was just magical. What topped it off is Chris Botti came into the audience and played this song to me. Think what you might but it brought tears to my eyes. He is a magician with music. He will forever be, to me, one of the greatest Jazz Legends.
farieanne 1 year ago 3
@farieanne what a wonderful world
AnandoJ 1 year ago
I am grateful for artists, like Chris, who share their gift with the world. You may be able to teach a person to play a musical instrument; however, the passion while performing can only come from within. Chris has that, and sooooo much more! Bravo! Bravo!
puddles626 1 year ago 2
Amazing Sound!
MikePrendergastMusic 1 year ago
Go to one of his concerts, close your eyes and listen...
zcg3 1 year ago
WOW! CHRIS IS UNDUBTEDLY A GREAT PERFORMER, AND SUCH A SPOTLESS ARTIST, BUT HERE I WNAT TO OUTSTAND THE FANTASTIC, GRACEFUL AND NICE PLAYING OF THE PIANIST....
I'D WISH I'D COUL BE HIS STUDENT......
THE WHOLE BAND IS A BLESSING....
guanacol 1 year ago
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I have a bowl Chris hand painted for a charity auction. It's perdy sexy too. ha ha
TheBeefJerkybouquet 1 year ago
I have a bowl Chris hand painted for a charity auction. It's perdy sexy too. ha ha
TheBeefJerkybouquet 1 year ago
super performance by Chris and the piano player Ramsey Lewis looking in on them
ronnymob 1 year ago
zzz
WoodDuck14 1 year ago
Awsome. new to chris botti but wow what an amazing sound, perfect, smooth jazz..
Whyrweherereally 1 year ago
kenny g played music, for me to poop on. I no keed I no keed.
Botti's way better.
mickyear2008 1 year ago
Wow, I didn't Niles Crane could play the trumpet! lol
ilikejohncalvin 1 year ago
@ilikejohncalvin
*know :)