Chris Botti in Boston, 2008.

Chris Botti in Boston features trumpeter Chris Botti along with a bevy of name artists performing live with the Boston Pops Orchestra at Symphony Hall in 2008. Fully documented as a concert film and album, the night is an intimate and soulful birds-eye view of the supple-toned trumpeter who has grown into his role as a virtuoso since his time backing up Sting -- who of course appears here. Perhaps it isn't surprising then the concert is subtly reminiscent of Sting's own classic coming of age concert moment Bring on the Night. If Sting's 1986 show was an attempt to reintroduce himself to the world as a pop-cum-jazz artist, then Botti's 2008 show is clearly a showcase for the one-time smooth jazz wunderkind to fully represent himself as the eye of his own crossover storm. Having never fully embraced the synthetic vibe of the smooth jazz sound, Botti has spent his time since 2004's massively popular When I Fall in Love creating his own organic, acoustic and "straight-ahead" crossover jazz. In the context of contemporary smooth jazz, Botti's retro-gesture is actually kind of innovative. Clearly owing a heavy debt to legendary trumpeter Miles Davis, Botti not only surrounds himself with the elegant, live Boston Pops Orchestra, but has hired some of the most heavy-hitting rhythm section players on the scene with drummer Billy Kilson, bassist Robert Hurst, pianist Billy Childs, guitarist Mark Whitfield, and others. The result clearly pulls much inspiration from Davis' work with Gil Evans -- he even plays "Flamenco Sketches" -- but never seems to belabor the comparison. Similarly, Botti's choice of guest artists including vocalist Josh Groban, violinist Lucia Micarelli, and even rocker Steven Tyler always appears genuinely considered based on Botti's own musical taste. And although pairing the elegant cellist Yo-Yo Ma with Botti is somewhat of a no-brainer, their work together here, much like the entire concert itself, is never less than breathtaking.
1. "Ave Maria" Johann Sebastian Bach, Charles Gounod
2. "When I Fall in Love" Victor Young, Edward Heyman
3. "Caruso" Lucio Dalla
4. "Seven Days" (feat. Sting and Dominic Miller) Sting
5. "Broken Vow" (feat. Josh Groban) Lara Fabian, Walter Afanasieff
6. "Flamenco Sketches" Miles Davis, Bill Evans
7. "Hallelujah" Leonard Cohen
8. "I've Got You Under My Skin" (feat. Katharine McPhee) Cole Porter
9. "Cinema Paradiso" (feat. Yo-Yo Ma) Andrea Morricone, Ennio Morricone
10. "The Look of Love" (feat. Sy Smith) Burt Bacharach, Hal David
11. "Emmanuel" (feat. Lucia Micarelli) Michel Colombier
12. "Glad to Be Unhappy" (feat. John Mayer) Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart
13. "Cryin'" (feat. Steven Tyler) Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Taylor Rhodes
14. "Smile" (feat. Steven Tyler) Charlie Chaplin, John Turner, Geoffrey Parsons
15. "Indian Summer" Mark Goldenberg
16. "Shape of My Heart" (feat. Sting and Josh Groban) Sting, Dominic Miller
17. "If I Ever Lose My Faith in You" (feat. Sting and Dominic Miller) Sting
18. "Time to Say Goodbye" Francesco Sartori, Lucio Quarantott

[@cheese_dreams]

This is truly the most wonderful concert available on KZbin today. I can't tell you how many times I've played this - too many to count. I saw him live in Poznan 7 years ago; best concert by far. Chris, the band, the singers were out of this world. Botti is a genius. I felt feelings I've never felt before nor since ❤

[@Gman4MF]

Chris Botti Live in Boston (2008) 0:45 "Ave Maria" 4:01. "When I Fall in Love" 13:54 "Caruso" 19:54. "Seven Days" 25:33. "Broken Vow" 31:22 "Flamenco Sketches" 43:23 "Hallelujah" 47:37. "I've Got You Under My Skin" 53:40 "Cinema Paradiso" 1:02:19 "The Look of Love" 1:09:00 "Emmanuel" 1:16:37 "Glad to Be Unhappy" 1:22:23 "Cryin'" 1:28:35 "Smile" 1:34:01 "Indian Summer" 1:42:53 "Shape of My Heart" 1:48:34 "If I Ever Lose My Faith in You" 1:54:33 "Time to Say Goodbye"

[@Gman4MF]

up...

[@pijitprathumthip4941]

Gman4MF ่

[@YuLinKuoYuLin]

thank you !

[@AgimLubonja]

Thank You for the list of songs! A show to remember in decades!

[@jaroslaw_]

Thanks

[@Marietreetop]

when you hear this i just miss my wife so much. She passed away 3 months ago. She loved this song.

[@veronicarivas9144]

like steven taylor said smile !!!! she never forget u , they send messages in all just try to be open and pls dont be sad , they came for a reason and her mission its on the sky caring you and around you :) so smile !! she wants to see u happy :)

[@josedevoto11]

I had my best time in korea, married to a wonderful woman...... But now we lived apart in 2 different continents....... We used to love the whole concert together... Actually I think it's one of the best we'll made blue ray concert ever........ The whole music array brings me joy, gives me hope somehow to overcome this loneliness.... I just wish eternally our lives come by back again and have the greatest time back again and delight ourselves through this overwhelming concert...........

[@mohammedabbasabdalla418]

It is amazing

[@曾麗靜]

This concert accompany my life day and night

[@news59590]

❤

[@peterdedecker8299]

I only heard this concert on the first day of 2023. Absolutely stunning. I always liked Chris Botti but never seen and heard him like this. Great artists and great music.

[@ederrick987]

I notice 60 people dislike the concert..How is it possible for anyone to not appreciate the musical athleticism perform on this stage?

[@jimwilson5093]

I guess there is no explaing taste. Over 200,000 people watched this video and only 60 didn't like it..thats a real small percentage

[@MrPennstate2014]

jim wilson It would be 0.03%, to be exact.

[@jimwilson5093]

Cologne Connoisseur thanks, that does put the criticism in proper perspective. To my way of thinking its about all the people that do enjoy. Its okay if someone just doesn't particularly like certain styles of music or musicians. There is more than enough music around for everyone to find something they like.

[@VenusInPisces]

jim wilson I 100% agree!

[@dougmorgan4941]

No

[@2222isabella]

From the very first until the very last second of this concert, my heart sings with joy. And some moments have brought tears to my eyes because they are simply too beautiful to describe. That's what good music does ... it touches the soul. Wonderful performance and artists in perfect harmony with each other. Thanks a thousand times for this gem !!!

[@winmil100]

Fantastic musician, very unusual. I love listening to this concert.

[@nanyanchen5492]

This is a great concert of Chris Botti!!! Just amazing and absolutely beautiful!

[@nanyanchen5492]

1. "Ave Maria" Johann Sebastian Bach, Charles Gounod 2. "When I Fall in Love" Victor Young, Edward Heyman 3. "Caruso" Lucio Dalla 4. "Seven Days" (feat. Sting and Dominic Miller) Sting 5. "Broken Vow" (feat. Josh Groban) Lara Fabian, Walter Afanasieff 6. "Flamenco Sketches" Miles Davis, Bill Evans 7. "Hallelujah" Leonard Cohen 8. "I've Got You Under My Skin" (feat. Katharine McPhee) Cole Porter 9. "Cinema Paradiso" (feat. Yo-Yo Ma) Andrea Morricone, Ennio Morricone 10. "The Look of Love" (feat. Sy Smith) Burt Bacharach, Hal David 11. "Emmanuel" (feat. Lucia Micarelli) Michel Colombier 12. "Glad to Be Unhappy" (feat. John Mayer) Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart 13. "Cryin'" (feat. Steven Tyler) Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Taylor Rhodes 14. "Smile" (feat. Steven Tyler) Charlie Chaplin, John Turner, Geoffrey Parsons 15. "Indian Summer" Mark Goldenberg 16. "Shape of My Heart" (feat. Sting and Josh Groban) Sting, Dominic Miller 17. "If I Ever Lose My Faith in You" (feat. Sting and Dominic Miller) Sting 18. "Time to Say Goodbye" Francesco Sartori, Lucio Quarantott

[@bjornnilsen6953]

It matters not what Chris Botti plays composition-wise - every time I hear him play I hear two great trumpeters....Miles Davis and Freddi Hubbard. This young man's ability will always make any tune he plays "his own". Fantastic talent...thanks for sharing the video!

[@VenusInPisces]

I love how he really celebrates and honours the guest artists he has on the stage with him. This shows true greatness! :)

[@tatianasolovieva-hyvarinen55]

Какая чистая атмосфера, а музыканты и солисты просто сами наслаждаются своим присутствием на прекрасном вечере! Браво!!!

[@Frodofromshir]

Спасибо всем музыкантам и звукорежиссёрам за праздник души!

[@elenamartin5051]

just speechless about such great performance, the magic of the sound and the feelings the music is opening up ...still dreaming!

[@pierretraut7823]

C’est juste magnifique .. quel délice .. bravo

[@ЕленаФонская]

Открыла для себя Криса Ботти- потрясающий и проникновенный исполнитель, трогает за самые тонкие струны твоей души🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻. Браво🥰🥰🥰

[@carol1938ann]

I have loved this concert so much and have listened to it many times. Thank you, thank you. But even my bose speakers were nothing compared to the joy I felt when my son took me to the Cain Park concert in Ohio last week. To hear the concert live. Oh my! He opened the show with a duet with Lucia Micarelli. Her solo later brought the audience to their feet! I am old and well remember going to Miles concerts. But I love Chris's playing more.

[@ecv167]

[@joseescalante1404]

Absolutely Yes!! It's amazing the musical performance, obviously Smooth Jazz element.

[@gloriafierro4969]

Always marvelous , thank you 😊 Chris

[@chrisbotti8604]

Thanks for your sincere compliment and love, I’m not complete without you as my Fan 🌹 I have you to be most thankful for 🌹🌹❤️💖🙏

[@arijamil8782]

OMG! incredible performance, music and melodies.. absolutely love it 👍👍👍

[@djangounno3654]

Great 👍👍This is my favorite concert 😍

[@maitejquintana]

This the best concert I've ever seen! ❤️

[@brandoncassidy2712]

I ve seen him in concert a couple times, but this one was the beast of all concerts.

[@wolfgangtuppeck-veranstalt4229]

WHOW - what a concert - I love this

[@엑스파일멀더]

2009년에 DVD 사서 감상하고 너무 좋아서 10장이나 사서 친구들에게 선물 했던 그 품격있는 음악회.

[@mickle24]

This is freaking AWESOME! How could anybody not watch this?

[@luyuyang-qm6bd]

Botti's music made me fall in love with jazz and it inspired me to learn an instrument again( I learned to play the piano when I was a kid but unfortunately I gave it up ). I wanted to play the trumpet but it was almost impossible to find a teacher in my hometown. Now I'm learning the electric guitar. I really appreciate it.

[@geminicarole4739]

K. Power… there are professional 'haters' on line. It's their job, so it seems. Chris Botti's success is reflected in all of the musicians that want to perform with him, the awesome size of the audiences, etc. He has created a space for himself by following his heart/talent. He (I believe) has been one of, if not the first, to put jazz & fusion together. It is difficult to see/hear all of and the different kinds of musical greats that end up on one stage together, at the same time, with C. Botti. For me, that is one of his many gifts offered to all of us who otherwise would not have that experience.

[@vanciuss]

E superb foarte frumos arangat, bravo aplauze.!!!!

[@1dragonfly7]

Chris Botti!!! Ａmazing！

[@audreymoritz-ciancutti3390]

The best concert album I have heard!

[@TN-vo1gl]

Chris Botti Live in Boston (2008) 0:45 "Ave Maria" 4:01. "When I Fall in Love" 13:54 "Caruso" 19:54. "Seven Days" 25:33. "Broken Vow" 31:22 "Flamenco Sketches" 43:23 "Hallelujah" 47:37. "I've Got You Under My Skin" 53:40 "Cinema Paradiso" 1:02:19 "The Look of Love" 1:09:00 "Emmanuel" 1:16:37 "Glad to Be Unhappy" 1:22:23 "Cryin'" 1:28:35 "Smile" 1:34:01 "Indian Summer" 1:42:53 "Shape of My Heart" 1:48:34 "If I Ever Lose My Faith in You" 1:54:33 "Time to Say Goodbye"

[@fanozungu9684]

I love this kind of music,My brothers son Mdu Nstele introduced me to Chris and he is rocking His stile take me to cloud 6 when I'm listening or watching his shows.I hope and trust that he will come to South Africa.

[@goodguy2627]

Magical concert!!! Wow... just wow 🤩 And the violin playing made me cry. What a sensible play. I am speechless.... Thank you for sharing.

[@Njofrekk]

Yo-Yo Ma and Chris....a perfect musical experience.

[@Robinmader]

This is the very best...thank you!!!!

[@DorianTuba]

Steven Tyler surprised me with Smile. What a fine job he did. The whole concert was enjoyable and well received. Nice job. Drummer kept the groove solid.

[@shirleyholsman6927]

Best concert ever from Chris Botti

[@jjjiiiimmm]

БЛЕСТЯЩЕ КРАСИВО!!! Спасибо!

[@sergiocrespo733]

Chris is the best!!! Awesome Sting!!

[@doreenmorrison9407]

Absolute Perfection by Everyone!

[@Remiros1]

Chris dziękuję Ci za tak mistrzowski koncert... Jesteś wielki... Kocham twoją muzykę.

[@FranklinAltunaCellistLawyer]

This is such an incredible beuatiful music I have to a word to describe this concert: "so special"

[@МаринаМазилова-ф9м]

Крис, эту музыку невозможно наслушаться. Столько эмоций, красок, полутонов. Просто браво!

[@fedelemele3398]

Grandissima classe, concerto intenso con musicisti di prim'ordine. Album immenso.

[@diandracappelut]

Goosebumps every single time.

[@samirafterone]

so brilliant performance.. such jewelry.. I just love this

[@simonwu6911]

Only people have heart and cool mind can tell what Chris tell..

[@jsch8766]

Laura Ciocoiu I've watched this rescently. Wow! His playing is fantastic and the guests are wonderful .

[@ofersas]

Laura Ciocoiu Exactly.

[@ЛюдмилаВилкина-н4с]

Сурдина-Труба "АВЕ Мария" ЗАМЕЧАТЕЛЬНО ПОЁТ!!! 2021 ГОД 💋♥️🌹🌐🌏🌎🌍♥️♥️♥️💋💋💋💋💋🕹️🕹️🕹️🕹️🕹️🕹️🕹️🕹️🕹️

[@wojtekknapinski8270]

Ta muzyka uskrzydla, daje nadzieję. Wywołuje tak skrajne emocje. Radość, uniesienie, smutek, płacz.... człowiekowi chce się żyć! Wspaniała muzyka. Czekam na kolejny koncert w Polsce. Gdynia - stolicą jazzu! W.

[@mametteraye1056]

J'aime beaucoup écouter CHRIS. BOTTI et tous ceux qui. Jouent ou chantent avec Lui , c'est trés BEAU 🇫🇷. 🇫🇷. 🇫🇷🇫🇷 ❤️❤️❤️💙🌹🌹💐💐👍👏👏🦋🌈

[@muidieng6406]

Best Concert EVER. EPIC. I have seen Chris many many times, I just wished I was there for this one.

[@Dutch2236]

The dislikes? Gotta be music snobs, certainly not music lovers. I got hooked on jazz as a teen in the '50's listening to WNEW out of NY but I also loved the big lush string orchestras of the day, David Rose, Tootie Camarata, Hugo Winterhalter and Percy Faith.The first record I bought was Stan Kenton's Artistry In Rhythm and the second was Toscanini conducting the NBC Symphony doing Grofe's Grand Canyon Suite. If you can't like those seemingly opposite ends of the music spectrum I feel sorry for you.

[@billymurillo5785]

Love this concert. Thanks for sharing.

[@ConcepcionOrgeas]

MERCI pour ce beau Concert, c'est rare de le voir en entier ♥

[@OneMinuteForYourself]

music , artists, concert ...all so very fine...

[@zofiachmiel2066]

Fantastic Concert Amazing Music and Wonderful Solist thans to Chris Botti

[@deborahhill-mcgourty6955]

Rantastic!

[@feliciavarnado79]

Relaxes my soul

[@oxygene65]

I love this gig. I have this on DVD but cant be bothered to get off my fat arse and dig it out. So thank you for posting it on youtube. I was lucky enough to see Chris Botti at Ronnie Scotts in London, same main line up, minus the orchestra. It was mind blowing. One of the most intimate and best gigs I've ever been to.

[@angturil]

You know when a concert is good on youtube when you're not doing anything else than watching it!

[@AlexMinassaPandolpho]

Grande talento, grandioso concerto! Simplesmente, sensacional!

[@mariorivero979]

Christ..eres...... Lo.mas.grande.jamas.escuchado......que...dios...te...bendiga...a.tu.familia..y..........a.......ti..... Bendito..seas.

[@fandejeanpierremarielle7686]

poeple Realize how nice is Chris Botti, he never asked for this video to be removed.. for the pleasure of 2.2 millions people on this planet.

[@ΠαναγιώτηςΑμπατζής-γ4δ]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@cheese_dreams]

Absolutely! He understands what his music does to people and wants to share it far and wide. He's a legend ❤

[@eduardoyuasa1392]

🙋🏻‍♂️Muchas gracias por compartir, esta presentación de @chrisbotti. Saludos desde Perú 🇵🇪.

[@shirleycoffie]

I can't believe we get to see him 4/16/2015... I hope I can sneak some video footage...

[@doshinall]

Thank you for sharing! I thoroughly enjoyed this. That tear-jerker moment when Steven Tyler sang to his father...PRICELESS. Feeling nostalgic over the memory of my mother. Mom, you would have loved this.

[@margotdaigneault8138]

This show is wonderful a delight for the ears.

[@Gman4MF]

Really enjoying this amazing performance by Botti, all his guests performers & the Orchestra ! Thnx for sharing !

[@EveHoward631]

Purest most supreme magic ❣️ My appreciation ❗️

[@advedan]

Still a great program. C'mon, PBS re broadcast it sometime!!

[@rosannamagnisi]

Beautiful concert! Epic! Bravo!!!

[@hsaing-icheng9201]

當年這張現場演奏專輯就手刀買，非常專業的音樂家（也是小號界天王帥哥啊～）。恨不得能在Boston現場聆聽感受！現在終於要來臺灣了！盼了多年啊！

[@engelshidalgo5134]

Para los apasionados de la música escuchar a Chris Botti a sus invitados y músicos despierta grandes emociones por sus magnificas interpretaciones

[@MarlboroughAnne]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE !!!

[@AntonisMichalopoulos]

How wonderfull music it is ... Merveilleuse musique ...........

[@lorenalezamaarroyo2973]

It has moved me to tears.

[@hassounii1]

I love all his music it is so nice and relaxing

[@MW-nc9xw]

Amazing performance

[@ninakons829]

EXCELLENT SOLIST,PLEASANT THE CONCERT,THANK YOU

[@saorikido7702]

Fantástico! Amei cada apresentação pelo brilho das "estrelas", assim como, todo talento de Chris Botti🎺. Perfeito!!!

[@bonzo328]

What I appreciate ...he gives his band mates good exposure. It's not all about him and that's a caring musician...he's comfortable in his own skin.

[@ioanmarcu3821]

Un concert extra_ cu un mare interpret al trompetei_ o muzica de exceptie_ felicitari Chris Botti_

[@desertsun9008]

i absolutely love this artist

[@dianamohr7815]

It just doesn't get better than this.

[@cantoecologico]

thank you Pavel! Great concert!

[@sandraszilard2343]

Muito bom!!

[@patj5330]

I have goosebumps. The talent of Chris Botti is amazing.

[@fabtoull]

Ce live de Boston en 2008 est formidable l'orchestre symphonique exceptionnel, les voix tout simplement magiques le tout agrémenté par ce joueur d'exception de trompette c'est du grand niveau et un pur voyage.

[@PaulZink]

I was at this concert; great performances.

[@dejavodoo]

DUDE ON DRUMS REALLY LOVES HIS CHEWING GUM

[@Fado.moon-wolf273]

I'm from Japan. It's very cool. Chris is look like Jude Law. I love Chris .

[@135791mar]

Thakns for posting! A M A Z I N G!!!

[@lumieredusud5392]

Juste magique !

[@agusnum9054]

Hola 👋🏼 q bonito concierto es una maravillosa noche hermosa Grs x compartir

[@alvarogamer233]

Thank you mr Botti. It's incredible. Muchas gracias señor Botti, es maravilloso verle tocar la trompeta. He tardado demasiado en descubrirle.

[@ladylovin1]

I've enjoyed this concert sufficiently!

[@elsitagranados]

Qué maravilloso Concierto!! Chris Botti y sus amigos! El es Extraordinario!

[@BenediktKlem]

Awesome. 🙂👍 I love this music / Soundstyle. ❤ I'm Playing Trombone. Rock on. 😉

[@heloisambhering]

Boa noite e obrigada!❤️💜

[@miaconcerto]

Chris Botti attended Indiana University in Bloomington. Great performer!

Love his sound.

[@christophesester4073]

merci monsieur Botti toujours un grand plaisir se live boston , la classe yé , merci c est trop beau , pas de mots assé fort pour éxprimer cela merc i :)