Described by the LA Times as “a breakout musical star,” Chris Botti is making his way to Detroit for a performance at Orchestra Hall.
The concert will take place on Friday, January 15, 2010 at 8 p.m.
Best known as a contemporary jazz artist, Grammy Award-winner Chris Botti has created his own individual sound and has transformed the world of contemporary jazz with his signature style, a fusion of pop, jazz and classical melodies. Since the release of his 2004 critically acclaimed CD When I Fall In Love, Botti has become the largest-selling American instrumental artist. His ongoing association with PBS has led to four number one jazz albums, as well as multiple gold, platinum and Grammy Awards. Over the past three decades, he has recorded and performed with some of the biggest names in music including Frank Sinatra, Sting, Josh Groban, Michael Bublé, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, John Mayer, Andrea Bocelli, Joshua Bell and Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler.Botti and his incredible band have performed with many of the finest symphonies and at some of the world’s most prestigious venues, including performances at the World Series and a Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony.
Tickets for Chris Botti on Jan. 15 range in price from $22 to $73 with a limited number of box seats available for $108. Tickets may be purchased and/or reserved at the DSO Box Office (3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit), by calling the DSO at (313) 576-5111 or by visiting www.detroitsymphony.com.
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