Thu, September 16, 2010 - 7:30pm
Ticket Pricing: $65, $55, $45, $35; Student & Youth discounts available

The Shedd Institute: Chris Botti

Location: Silva Hall

Presented by the Shedd

Over the past three decades, Botti has recorded and performed with the best in music; including Frank Sinatra, Sting, Josh Groban, Michael Buble, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, John Mayer, Andrea Bocelli, Joshua Bell and Aerosmith's own Steven Tyler. A gifted instrumentalist, a talented composer, and a charismatic performer, Botti has created a series of recordings which have made him one of the world's top-selling instrumental artists. Drawing from the worlds of pop, jazz and classical, Botti has 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. He has earned both critical acclaim and mainstream appreciation for a succession of best-selling albums and received three Grammy nominations this year including Best Pop Instrumental Album and Best Long Form Music Video. Three of his albums have reached the #1 position on the Billboard jazz albums chart.