Bone2Pick: Chris Botti Interview, Part 1

Hip-BoneMusic's monthly interview series, "Bone2Pick". January 2013: Michael Davis interviews Chris Botti, part 1. www.hip-bonemusic.com

[@esiereveld_music]

Wow... the people willing to tear down such a FANTASTIC trumpet player because they don't like the genre he CHOOSES to perform. Before you're too critical of Chris, you should go see him live. The trumpet is an extension of his thoughts, something we ALL aim to achieve.

[@rusty9092]

I saw Chris live at a very small venue right after he released his first album and have loved him ever since. His music touches my soul unlike any other artist I’ve heard. Always look forward every year to hearing him at one of our local wineries.

[@DDavis-mi2cg]

I just discovered him. Thank God. A soothing master of my heart and soul.❤️

[@photonotavailable7936]

He is well spoken.

[@pattygordon1487]

Chris Botti...smooth like Grover Washington with the Passion of Gato Barbieri

[@Cherokeepeace]

Mike... I love this interview and love you in the role of interviewer... Ive always thought the world of your heart and mind and I hope this leads to some amazing new horizons for you... YOU ROCK! Ps... we need a new cd from you! :) :) :)

[@TheSwamison]

Nice interview Mike. I played trumpet for Buddy 80/81 and just had a surprise visit from Mike Lewis.

[@RobloxGamer-mj8dt]

Yes sting is very impressive, no doubt !

[@sweetpapajazz]

I like how he can't put the trumpet down and uses it as some kind of prop.

[@mrhorn2001]

not to get too deep but i think he's married to it. guy never had a wife & kids. his commitment is audible in his playing.

[@gloriapsmith]

..not an prop...more like an "extension" of self.

[@Markus_Breuss]

interesante !!!!! "even if I could play like Chris Botti, I would not play like Chris Botti" (Lester Bowie)

[@gloriapsmith]

"IF" you could do "anything" on "this level", in any human endeavor man has ever attempted (and than some), you would not have made "this" comment...……..don't worry....do you

[@pauldance7387]

Of course you would lol 😂

[@tomtom6319]

Absolutely love that response

[@HighNoteOracle]

derp

[@hungrymon7887]

good player who chooses to play the pablum of the jazz genre

[@BopWalk]

"Smooth Jazz" folks. You can't classify him as jazz, it's just too different. Everything about the band is different as well.

[@mlpmikemlp]

Almost hit thumbs down when it was mentioned he dated Katie Couric - god, what a downer. a great musician scrapes the bottom of the barrell.

[@Kenyaprince]

Don't hate, maybe they see something in each other that works for them. You can't chose who you fall for, but you can chose what to do after you realize you've fallen. But what do I know, I'm a bass player.

[@57dogsbody]

Sting, impressive? You are joking surely?