Chris Botti (full name Christopher Stephen Botti) - famous trumpeter, performer of popular and jazz music, composer, arranger, multiple nominee and winner of the Grammy Award. He collaborated with many famous musicians, including: Paul Simon, Sting, Lady Gaga, Barbara Streisand, Josh Groban, Joshua Bell, Frank Sinatra.
A creative biography of Chris began in early childhood, when he first sat down at the piano. His mother instilled a love of music and art - a professional pianist and music teacher. At the age of 9 years, Botti began to master the game on the pipe, and at the age of 12 he decided to never part with this instrument after hearing the game of the famous Miles Dewey Davis.
Botti is one of the most famous and highly paid musicians, and his fortune is estimated at $ 8 million.
short biography
Christopher Stephen was born in the United States in the fall of 1962. He was born in Portland, then the family spent several years in Italy. Returning to the United States, settled in Corvallis.
Music and creativity entered Chris's life from birth. His mother was a professional pianist and music teacher. She early began to instill in the boy a love of art. When Chris was 9 years old, he began to learn to play the trumpet. After 3 years, he decided to devote himself completely to music and become a professional performer.
After completing his primary education, Botti entered Mount Hood Community College. In his student years, he began performing on the professional stage. He also took music lessons from professor D. Baker and trumpeter B. Adam at the University of Indiana's Jacobs School of Music.
Soon, a talented young man became the owner of two grants from National Endowment for the Arts. This allowed Chris to start learning from the famous trumpeter Woody Shaw and saxophonist J. Culmann.
Music career
After graduation, Chris was invited to tour with the famous Frank Sinatra. In 1985, he went to New York, where he worked at a studio, recording his first solo compositions.
In 1990, Botti began working with Paul Simon. A year later, he performed at a concert in Central Park in New York as part of a tour.
For several years, Botti performed not only with Simon, but also with other famous performers: Natalie Cole, Joni Mitchell, Roger Daltry. Chris recorded his first solo album in 1995.
In 1999, Botti was invited to a two-year tour with the famous musician and singer Sting. In September 2001, performances ended with a concert from Sting's estate in Tuscany and the release of a CD / DVD.
During his creative career, Botti has released 13 solo albums and 2 CDs with live concerts: "Live: With Orchestra and Special Guests" and "Chris Botti In Boston".
Four times he was nominated for a Grammy Award, and in 2013 won the prestigious music award for the album "Impressions" in the category "Best Contemporary Instrumental Album".
