This interview was recorded in person with the great Chris Botti. On a whim I checked out Chris' website and saw he was going to be performing in my neck of the woods, which at the time (September 2023) was in Virginia Beach, VA.

I had interviewed Chris before, so it didn't take long for he and I to reacquaint and put an interview on the books.

I solicited questions to ask Chris from one of the popular Facebook groups dedicated to trumpeters, so all in all it was a nice time, and probably a bit of a break for Chris from the usual "pop star" interviews he endures constantly!

Episode highlights:

00:08 A Memorable Encounter

01:48 Diving into the Interview

02:50 Chris' Musical Journey

04:22 The Evolution of the Music Industry

06:08 Challenges and Changes in the Music Scene

10:50 The Impact of Streaming and Social Media

16:50 Reflections on Jazz and Inspirations

26:43 The Audience's Listening Preferences

27:04 The Impact of Al Schmidt on Diana Krall's Career

28:28 Live vs. Studio Recording Techniques

28:42 Favorite Equipment for Live Performances

29:25 The Role of Compression in Music

31:05 Microphones and Their Historical Significance

32:01 Recording and Releasing Albums

33:05 Deborah's Theme and Jeremy Lubbock's Influence

34:27 Daily Routine and Maintaining Skills

35:33 The Unique Sound of Vintage Trumpets

39:34 The Trumpet Dynamics Podcast

43:30 Chris' Fearless Performances

45:34 The Changing Music Industry

50:53 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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