Chris is to the trumpet what musak (sp.?)is to the elevator. It's not that he's not a proficient player--he is. It's that his music is so homoegenous and bland. It just drones on and on regardless of what he's playing. Too bad--he could be very creative and engaging, but not to these ears.
December, June, February...whenever!:
Botti's music is always relaxing and comfortable. I'm inclined to put a bunch of his CDs in back to back on a rainy or snowy day at home and I don't care what month it is! This CD is in keeping with the others - smooth, sultry, polished.
Great music!:
This is a great CD. I love Chris Botti's work and this is no exception. A great CD for background during a Christmas party or just to get you in the Christmas spirit.
ITALIA:
I ordered 3 cd's (1 for myself and 1 each for my nieces). All three of us thought it was great like his other cd's. I enjoyed the one with Dean Martin.
Tracks:
The Christmas Song - Chris Botti, Torme, Mel
Ave Maria - Chris Botti, Schubert, Franz
Winter Wonderland - Chris Botti, Bernard, Felix
The First Noel - Chris Botti, Traditional
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! - Chris Botti, Cahn, Sammy
Hallelujah - Chris Botti, Cohen, Leonard
I Really Don't Want Much for Christmas - Chris Botti, Lubbock, Jeremy
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Chris Botti, Martin, Hugh
Santa Clause Is Coming to Town - Chris Botti, Coots, Fred
Silent Night - Chris Botti, Traditional
Little Drummer Boy - Chris Botti, Davis, Katherine
O Little Town of Bethlehem - Chris Botti, Traditional
I'll Be Home for Christmas - Chris Botti, Ram, Buck
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