CHRIS BOTTI CONCERT - SAT., DEC. 8th

CHRIS BOTTI CONCERT - SAT., DEC. 8th

Phoenix, AZ – Sanderson Music Series presents CHRIS BOTTI in concert at the intimate Celebrity Theatre at 8 p.m. on Saturday, December 8th.

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 a virtual genre-of-one in the realm of contemporary jazz. Botti has earned both critical acclaim and mainstream appreciation for a succession of best-selling albums including When I Fall In Love (2004, #1 Top Jazz Album, #37 Billboard Top 200), To Love Again: The Duets (2005, #1 Top Jazz Album, #18 Billboard Top 200), and Chris Botti Live with Orchestra & Special Guests (2006, #2 Top Jazz Album).

Botti’s latest release, Italia, is inspired by the sounds and atmosphere of Italy. The collection’s vibrant and sensual set of performances are drawn from sources ranging from classical opera to the soundtracks of Ennio Morricone. Recorded in the United States, England, and Italy, Italia is a brilliant showcase for Botti's musical versatility. The album includes the newly composed title track featuring the passionate vocals of renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, as well as a new interpretation of "The Very Thought of You" with guest vocalist Paula Cole. In another of the album's duets, Botti adds his touch to a vocal performance originally recorded in 1957 by the "forever cool" Dean Martin on "I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face," a song first written for "My Fair Lady."

TICKETS: rows 10-13 = $56; rows 7-9 = $76; rows 1-6 = $101 which includes VIP Pre-Show Reception. Purchase 6 Music Series shows and get one show free + free parking for all 7 shows. Tickets are available at Celebrity Theatre or online at CelebrityTheatre.com. To charge by phone call 602-267-1600 ext.1. All tickets are subject to a surcharge. Celebrity Theatre is conveniently located on 32nd St., just 4 blocks south of the Loop 202 freeway, in Phoenix.