Chris Botti: Night Sessions-Live In Concert (DVD)

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December 3, 2001. Acclaimed trumpeter Chris Botti and his band take to the stage at the historic El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles for an evening of evocotive and sensual music to celebrate the release of Botti's Columbia Records debut, Night Sessions.

Chris and his band—Shane Fontayne on guitar, Harvey Jones on keyboards, Jon Ossman on bass, Karen Teperberg on drums and Everett Bradley on percussion (with special guest Jason Rebello sitting in on keys on "Why Not" and "Moon Over Bourbon Street") — are tight and in the groove as they burn through their set. But as if that weren't enough, several surprise guests are in the audience.

As former member and featured soloist in Sting's band, Chris invites the Grammy® award-winning superstar on stage for two show-stopping numbers—including Sting's own "Moon Over Bourbon Street."

Another concert highlight is the performance of Grammy® award-winning vocalist Shawn Colvin on "The Facts About Jimmy" and the Sting-penned "All Would Envy."

On The El Rey show, The Los Angeles Times reports, "Trumpeter Chris Botti's performance ... was an impressive step forward for a performer who seems to possess all the qualities of a breakout musical star. Visually charismatic, musically engaging, appealingly personable."

Also included is a bonus track of "Through An Open Window."

Quotes

"Jazz musician Chris Botti single-handedly created a new musical genre. Think of him as Chet Baker for the Cafe Del Mar set." —Playboy

DVD Special Features

• Interviews with Chris, Sting and Shawn Colvin

• Video profile of Chris Botti

• Photo gallery

• 5.1 recording (audio only) of Through An Open Window

• Digitally remastered

• Dolby digital 5.1 surround sound

• PCM stereo

• Interactive menus

• Biography

Contents

Program Start; Lisa; Street Ahead; Miami Overnight; In the Wee Small Hours*; Moon Over Bourbon Street*; All Would Envy**; The Facts About Jimmy**; Alone in the City; Regroovable; Easter Parade; Why Not; Steps of Positano; Blue Horizon; Credits.

(*With Sting; **with Shawn Colvin.)

Chris Botti, Trumpet, Keyboards, Piano; Shayne Fontayne, Guitar; Harvey Jones, Keyboards; Jon Ossman, Bass; Karen Teperberg, Drums; Everett Bradley, Percussion; Jason Rebello, Keyboards; with special guests Sting on Bass and Shawn Colvin, Vocals.