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Though best-known as a contemporary jazz performer, trumpeter Chris Botti made his initial splash on the pop music scene. A native of Oregon, he started playing at the age of ten, and while still in high school began performing professionally. After studying in the prestigious Indiana University music program under the noted jazz educator David Baker, Botti relocated to New York, where he served with saxophonist George Coleman and trumpet great Woody Shaw; under the guidance of producers including Hugh Padgham and Arif Mardin, he swiftly emerged as a highly regarded pop session player, lending his trumpet to recordings from figures including Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, and Thomas Dolby. In 1990, Botti was asked to join Paul Simon's band, where he remained for the next five years. Finally, in 1995, he recorded his solo debut, First Wish, a record combining the sounds of contemporary pop-jazz with the textures of art rock. After scoring the 1996 film Caught, Botti resurfaced in 1997 with his second LP, Midnight Without You, which was followed by Slowing Down the World in 1999. Two years later, he was a featured soloist on Sting's Brand New Day world tour, and that time allowed Botti to rediscover old musical passions and create new ones. Night Sessions (2001), which was recorded in Los Angeles, captured such jazzy pop. That muse was explored further in 2003 with A Thousand Kisses Deep, and to a lesser extent on the more tradtional orchestral jazz of 2004's When I Fall in Love. That record was his first Top 40 entry, and it was followed by the number 18 hit To Love Again: The Duets in 2005. Another Top 40 placement, Italia, followed in 2007. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music GuideMore

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Jul 24th, 6:59am
i wish some of your albums are available in the record bars here in philippines. there are only 3 albums are sold here: To Love Again, When I Fall In Love, & December.
Jun 25th, 4:54pm
JOSH GROBAN, AN EVENING IN NEW YORK CITY:
A SOUNDSTAGE SPECIAL EVENT

– Internationally renowned singer/songwriter Josh Groban Stars in his
Third PBS Special –

DVD Available Now!

Taped at the Rose Theatre at Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of "Jazz at Lincoln Center" in New York City, Josh Groban shares his unique voice with an intimate theatre audience for his third PBS special - JOSH GROBAN, AN EVENING IN NEW YORK CITY: A SOUNDSTAGE SPECIAL EVENT. This exhilarating performance includes such favorites as "Alla Luce del Sole," "You Are Loved (Don't Give Up)," and "February Song." The concert features guest appearances by trumpeter Chris Botti, who joins Groban in performing “Broken Vow,” and master musician Herbie Hancock, who plays the keyboard on “Machine.” This program is part of special programming airing on PBS stations in May and June 2009 (check local listings). The DVD of the program is available from PBS stations during their pledge drive and at http://store.joshgroban.com/soundstage-presents-evening-new-york-city/?cmpid=jg/0529/pbs/thirdparty.

An internationally renowned performer who has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide, Groban has thrilled a legion of devoted fans with his flawless baritone and extraordinary stage presence. The 28-year-old Los Angeles native first broke through in 2001 with his self-titled double-platinum debut, followed by 2003’s multi-platinum Closer and 2006’s double-platinum Awake. In 2007, Groban became the best-selling recording artist of the year thanks to sales of Awake and his blockbuster Christmas album No�l, which was nominated for a 2009 Grammy Award. In 2008, he released his third live recording, Awake Live, as well as A Collection, a double CD of hits culled from the course of Groban’s career, through Warner Music International. He is currently working on a new record with multi Grammy winning producer Rick Rubin.

The full range of Groban’s astonishing body of work comes to life in this one-hour concert special which showcases his versatility as an artist, writer and producer of many hit songs performed in the program. A full song list is available on PBS PressRoom (pbs.org/pressroom).

JOSH GROBAN, AN EVENING IN NEW YORK CITY: A SOUNDSTAGE SPECIAL EVENT is part of special programming airing on PBS stations in May and June 2009 (check local listings).

Track listing
*Region Free DVD
1. You Are Loved (Don't Give Up)
2. Alla Luce Del Sole
3. Una Dia Llegara
4. Broken Vow
5. Mi Morena
6. February Song
7. Lullaby
8. Weeping
9. Not While I'm Around
10. Awake
11. Smile
12. Machine

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Mar 5th, 9:22am