Botti gives romantic jazzy evening at Esplanade
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Botti gives romantic jazzy evening at Esplanade
Jakarta Post – May 23, 2008
She told Botti her baby was expected to arrive in the next five weeks; the audience was moved as the beautiful sounds of his trumpet seemed to serenade her unborn baby. Botti has proven to the world that he is more than just a pretty face. The recognition he has received as a renowned jazz musician stems from his skill at bringing a new flavor to the world of jazz and popular music which enables him to reach out beyond an audience of jazz aficionados. In Singapore according to senior manager for program marketing at the Esplanade Tay Pui Lin Chris Botti has helped lure the younger generation to jazz music which has been often associated with older generations. But one would be mistaken if they tried to pigeonhole Botti’s music into the regular soft lounge music genre let alone the so-called elevator music. Botti’s music is formidably smooth and multifaceted. And the Grammy-winning instrumentalist offers more during his live performances in which he proves himself as an established musician who knows how to play to please his audience.
Jazz Listings
New York Times – May 23, 2008
Ivan Lins performs in the Rose Theater with New York Voices on a bill that also features Trio da Paz. Meanwhile the chanteuse Rosa Passos draws from her appropriately titled new album “Romance” (Telarc) in the Allen Room… org; $30 to $120 for Rose Theater; $60 for Allen Room. (Chinen)BROOKLYN JAZZ UNDERGROUND (Friday and Saturday) This young artist collective recently established its own label Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records; this engagement is an album-release party for two of its members. On Friday the bassist Alexis Cuadrado revisits his original music on “Puzzles” and on Saturday the bassist Anne Mette Iversen leads her quartet with and without an accompanying cohort of strings. Jazz Gallery 290 Hudson Street at Spring Street South Village (212) 242-1063.
More music to our ears
Sacramento Bee – May 23, 2008
This free festival isn’t affiliated with the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee but is presenting a musical menu of modern jazz and a taste of R&B from Saturday through Monday. Performers include such local jazz aces as drummer Mat Marucci guitarist Dave Lynch and singer Valerie V. “I hope that people don’t think we’re in competition with the Jubilee” says Valerie V who is organizing Jazz on the River. “I think that the more music going on the better. We also want to support the Sacramento musicians who aren’t playing (at the Jubilee). But I think it’s going to be a good time and want everyone to feel welcome. “Meanwhile here’s a guide to other shows worth checking out this Memorial Day weekend.