Chris Botti (full name Christopher Stephen Botti) is a famous trumpeter, performer of popular and jazz music, composer, arranger, multiple Grammy nominee and winner. He collaborated with many famous musicians, including: Paul Simon, Sting, Lady Gaga, Barbara Streisand, Josh Groban, Joshua Bell, Frank Sinatra.
The creative biography of Chris began in early childhood, when he first sat down at the piano. His love for music and art was instilled in him by his mother, a professional pianist and music teacher. At the age of 9, Botti began to master the playing of the trumpet, and at the age of 12 he decided never to part with this instrument, having heard the play 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.
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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, she settled in Corvallis.
Music and creativity have entered Chris's life since 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 entirely 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 trumpet player B. Adam at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University.
Soon, the talented young man became the owner of two grants from the National Endowment for the Arts. This allowed Chris to start studying with the famous trumpeter Woody Shaw and saxophonist J. Cullmann.
Musical career
After graduation, Chris was invited to a tour with the famous Frank Sinatra. In 1985 he went to New York, where he worked in the 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 Daltrey. 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, the performances ended with a concert from the Sting estate in Tuscany and the release of a CD / DVD disc.
During his creative career, Botti has released 13 solo albums and 2 discs with live recordings: "Live: With Orchestra and Special Guests" and "Chris Botti In Boston".
He was nominated for four Grammy Awards and in 2013 won the prestigious Impressions Music Awards in the Best Contemporary Instrumental Album category.
Personal life
Botti was credited with having affairs with many famous representatives of show business. Chris turned 57 in 2019, he achieved widespread popularity and fame, but he never created a family.
In 2005, Botti met the famous TV presenter Katie Couric. Their romantic relationship lasted for about a year, but in the end, the couple broke up.
After a while, he began dating Lisa Gastino. They were often seen together on vacation, in clubs and restaurants. However, this relationship also reached an impasse, led to a break.
In 2012, Chris dated model Brandi Glanville. Some publications even reported that they became husband and wife, but there were no official statements from the couple.
The musician is currently not married. He enjoys creativity and freedom, leads a healthy lifestyle and spends a lot of time in the gym to keep fit.
