Chris Botti, America's highest selling jazz instrumentalist, is returning to Brisbane with his incredible band and Grammy winning vocalist Lisa Fischer, for a unforgettable evening of fine music. Audiences will be treated to an evening of classic renditions of popular songs and jazz standards such as
My Funny Valentine and
When I Fall In Love.
To his name, Chris Botti has four No. 1 albums, three gold records and an unprecedented two platinum DVDs. His deft romantic sound, a blend of cool jazz, pop and classical influences, has cemented his position as one of the world's most popular cross-over artists - arranging the works of iconic composers and songwriters as diverse as Schubert, Bacharach, Cole Porter, Mile Davis and Sting. A virtuoso trumpeter and charming raconteur, he has recorded and appeared with the best in music; including Frank Sinatra, Sting, Josh Groban, Michael Buble, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, John Mayer, Andrea Bocelli, Joshua Bell, Yo Yo Ma and Aerosmith's own Steven Tyler.
Botti’s band includes Grammy winning vocalist
Lisa Fischer (
The Rolling Stones, Tina Turner and
Roberta Flack), pianist
Andrew Ezrin (Joe Jackson,
Rickee Lee Jones and the
Count Basie Orchestra), violinist
Caroline Campbell (Sting,
Andrea Bocelli and
Julio Iglesias) Brazilain based guitarist
Leonardo Amuedo (Herbie Hancock, Dulce Pontes & Billy Hart), bassist
Michael Pope (Chick Corea, Jeff "Tain" Watts, Gil Evans Orchestra) and
one of the most versatile and explosive drummers on the music scene today,
Billy Kilson - described by the New York Times as a ‘volcanic force just barely contained’.
Botti’s live shows are sensational, a journey to the heart of song through the magic of melodies from the soul. Don’t miss him performing live in the Concert Hall, QPAC.
"one of the best jazz/funk bands ever assembled... dazzling interaction and brilliant improvising" The Sydney Morning Herald
"an intimate jazz experience like no other" Australian Stage
"easily rhythmic, supremely melodic style... It's exciting the way the trumpeter keeps setting the bar higher for himself, and fun to ponder where the road takes him next." Jazz Monthly
"Sting-endorsed and Oprah-approved" The New York Times
"seductive groove" The New York Times