Grammy Award-Winner Chris Botti To Perform At Charlotte's Belk Theater April 30

Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Chris Botti is a gifted instrumentalist, a talented composer, and a charismatic performer who – since the release of his first solo album in 1995 – has created a series of recordings which have made him one of the world’s top-selling instrumental artists. Don’t miss Chris Botti in concert for one night only at Charlotte’s Belk Theater Thursday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $21.50 and are still available online at BlumenthalCenter.org, by phone at 704-372-1000 or at the Performing Arts Center box office.

Drawing from the worlds of pop, jazz, classical and other genres, Botti created his own Signature Sound, transforming the world of contemporary jazz while simultaneously finding success in the pop music sphere. Praised for the warmth and complexity of his tone and musical ideas, Botti combines a soulful ambience with naturally flowing improvisation.

In the studio and on stage, Chris Botti has worked with such leading singer-songwriter/composers as Sting, Paul Simon and Joni Mitchell as well as renowned film composer John Barry, among others; as a sideman, he has appeared on dozens of albums, compilations and soundtracks.

In addition to receiving an RIAA gold-certification for When I Fall in Love in 2004 and To Love Again (both produced by Bobby Colomby) in 2005, "What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?" (with vocals by Sting) earned a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocals.

Released in 2007, Italia, Chris Botti’s most recent studio album, links the worlds of jazz and pop and classical music in a suite of songs and music inspired by the romance of Italy. Featuring duets with Andrea Bocelli, Paula Cole, Dean Martin, Italia is rapidly approaching the RIAA gold record sales mark.

One of the world's most popular concert attractions, Chris Botti maintains one of the busiest touring schedules monitored by the industry. Performing more than 250 concerts this past year, Chris’s 2008 concert itinerary included concerts at the Hollywood Bowl and New York’s Carnegie Hall.

The North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center serves the Carolinas as a leading cultural, entertainment and education provider. For more information, call 704-372-1000 or visit BlumenthalCenter.org. The Center receives operating support from the Arts & Science Council and the North
Carolina Arts Council. The Center is also supported through the generous aid of its sponsors, including Presbyterian Hospital, The Official Healthcare Provider and U.S. Airways, Official Airline of Blumenthal Performing Arts Center.

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