The supremely talented Smooth Jazz Trumpet playing Chris Botti has released a remarkable CD entitled Midnight Without You.

It's my belief that Botti is one of the finest musicians America has ever produced, and as if that weren't enough he is growing into the status of being a top notch composer as well. Composing every tune on this CD release.

As a trumpet player, Botti's offerings are always heartfelt with truly artful phrasings. His full artistic excellence is on full display on Midnight Without You, offering a ten track collection that is most certainly some of his best work ever.

The CD launches with a great track, The Steps Of Positano, and proceeds to display why Botti is considered one the greatest smooth jazz artists of our time as he mixes his signature, romantic style throughout the CD.

Ladies and gentlemen what we have here is trumpet playing excellence.

This is simply an outstanding CD and is a perfect companion for relaxation, or driving, and also mixes well with cocktail and dinner parties.

The title track Midnight Without You with Paul Buchanan I have to say is artistry on the highest level.

As a side note guys, the ladies always respond VERY well to Chris Botti's music. Just for reading along today I'm going to pass along a tip. Carve out some alone time with your significant other, put this one on, light a few candles, turn off the lights and the two of you will be behaving like grown folk in no time flat. You're welcome! ;)

I give Midnight Without You and most, if not all of Chris Botti's work two thumbs up. Very highly recommended not only for smooth jazz lovers but also for any and everyone who appreciates fine music.

While this entire CD is outstanding the truly standout tunes and SmoothJazz247.com favorites are Regroovable [track 3], The Way Home [track 5], and Forgiven [track 9]. My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 2, Midnight Without You. Very nice!

Release Notes:

Chris Botti originally released Midnight Without You on May 20, 1997 on the Polygram Records label.

CD track list follows:

1. The Steps Of Positano
2. Midnight Without You
3. Regroovable
4. Never Gone
5. The Way Home
6. When Rain Falls
7. Until Now
8. Mr. Wah
9. Forgiven
10. Alone In The City

To listen to samples of each song on Midnight Without You by Chris Botti go to: Chris Botti CD - Midnight Without You Samples

Clyde Dennis

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A life long music fan, smooth jazz in particular, Clyde splits his time between writing CD reviews for several websites and doing a daily radio show.