Hey Girlfriends it's Cleo here to update you on the "Culture Experience!" After attending the Chris Botti concert at the Trenton War Memorial I am once again in awe and HAD to SHARE!
This is not just another "Smooth Jazz" artist. He is miles above that genre of music that sometimes can be confused with elevator music by some. I happen to like Smooth Jazz, but Chris and his phenomenal band of 6 years is head and shoulders above that. Chris came out and did a rendition of Ave Maria that brought tears to my eyes. After that we were on a musical journey that was hip, nostalgic and as always informative.
This is not just another "Smooth Jazz" artist. He is miles above that genre of music that sometimes can be confused with elevator music by some. I happen to like Smooth Jazz, but Chris and his phenomenal band of 6 years is head and shoulders above that. Chris came out and did a rendition of Ave Maria that brought tears to my eyes. After that we were on a musical journey that was hip, nostalgic and as always informative.
Chris engages his audience with almost intimate conversation and tells some of the background of the pieces that he performs. And when he noticed that there were empty seats up front, he invited some of the people in the upper section of the balcony to come down and they did so gladly. He is really a cool guy.
BTW: He is really easy to look at too! (down girl)
There were two guest performers: Caroline Cambell, a violinist who made me cry again and Lisa Fischer who can wail with the best of them. When she came out, so did the Funk! And the band was right there with her. They rocked the house. Each member is an accomplished musician in their own right and words cannot truly convey just how incredible they are both as individuals and as a cohesive group.
I could go on but instead I will tell you that this tour will be back in the area again. Try to go to Carnegie Hall on June 19 or Count Bassie on August 5. You be happy that you did!!
Of course, let me know if you have an interest in going as a group!
Love,
Cleo TP
There were two guest performers: Caroline Cambell, a violinist who made me cry again and Lisa Fischer who can wail with the best of them. When she came out, so did the Funk! And the band was right there with her. They rocked the house. Each member is an accomplished musician in their own right and words cannot truly convey just how incredible they are both as individuals and as a cohesive group.
I could go on but instead I will tell you that this tour will be back in the area again. Try to go to Carnegie Hall on June 19 or Count Bassie on August 5. You be happy that you did!!
Of course, let me know if you have an interest in going as a group!
Love,
Cleo TP
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