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JoeCool · 04-07-2004, 12:26 PM

I wish he'd keep the dang mute out of the end of his horn. If I had that sound, I would never stick a mute in it.

MUSICandCHARACTER · 04-07-2004, 01:20 PM

I went over to iTunes and listened to samples of "A Thousand Kisses Deep." It is a great sound. I am with Joe Cool, the mute isn't necessary (the mute was designed to allow the brass to mix better withe saxes).

But I did not like the heavy backbeat drumming. With the traditional jazz drumming on some of the cuts, it was great. But the constant thumping of the bass drum was too much for me. It sounded to much like hip-hop drumming and distracted from the playing.

I really liked "My Funny Valentine" with only the piano in the background. I guess that is why I like iTunes, you can buy the tracks you want and skip the others.

M&C

gregc · 04-07-2004, 01:25 PM

I'm not a fan of the programmed drumming. It does give the album it's own 'space' though and I do enjoy his playing. I saw him a couple weeks ago opening for Sting in Atlantic City, and I enjoyed that more. He's better live, and with a kick-ass drummer.
gregc

rebelatheart · 04-08-2004, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeCool

I wish he'd keep the dang mute out of the end of his horn. If I had that sound, I would never stick a mute in it.

Truer words were never spoken, JocCool!! My sentiments exactly!! Never has a sweeter sounding horn been made, and few make it sound THAT good, and for some reason he loves that stupid, freakin mute!!

ThePlanets9 · 04-08-2004, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gregc

I'm not a fan of the programmed drumming. It does give the album it's own 'space' though and I do enjoy his playing. I saw him a couple weeks ago opening for Sting in Atlantic City, and I enjoyed that more. He's better live, and with a kick-ass drummer.
gregc

I agree about the programmed drumming. That is why I like Night Sessions better because I believe all the drumming is real. That whole album has such a cool, easy, ambient feeling. Not that A Thousand Kisses Deep is not good. I like them both. 8)

gregc · 04-10-2004, 06:07 PM

I agree. Night Sessions is a cut above the new offering, IMO. I own em both.
gregc

cookiemonster · 10-03-2004, 09:57 PM

Chris botti is the best trumpet player around today. He doesn't play cliches, he has a great sound, and he is a nice dude. The total opposite of many "modern" trumpeters. Check out the new one. "When I fall in love." It's his best work yet.

gregc · 10-04-2004, 11:09 AM

Yea, the new one is nice. I bought it from Borders and it included 2 extra tunes. Good stuff. I like his sound. I did get to meet him in Atlantic City. Seems like a decent guy.
gregc

04-07-2004, 01:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
MUSICandCHARACTER Forte User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Newburgh, Indiana Posts: 1,165	I went over to iTunes and listened to samples of "A Thousand Kisses Deep." It is a great sound. I am with Joe Cool, the mute isn't necessary (the mute was designed to allow the brass to mix better withe saxes). But I did not like the heavy backbeat drumming. With the traditional jazz drumming on some of the cuts, it was great. But the constant thumping of the bass drum was too much for me. It sounded to much like hip-hop drumming and distracted from the playing. I really liked "My Funny Valentine" with only the piano in the background. I guess that is why I like iTunes, you can buy the tracks you want and skip the others. M&C
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cookiemonster Pianissimo User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 104	Chris botti is the best trumpet player around today. He doesn't play cliches, he has a great sound, and he is a nice dude. The total opposite of many "modern" trumpeters. Check out the new one. "When I fall in love." It's his best work yet.
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04-07-2004, 12:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
JoeCool New Friend Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 21	I wish he'd keep the dang mute out of the end of his horn. If I had that sound, I would never stick a mute in it.

04-07-2004, 01:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
gregc Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New York, U.S. of A. Brand: Lawler Bf & Flugel Bach C Posts: 548	I'm not a fan of the programmed drumming. It does give the album it's own 'space' though and I do enjoy his playing. I saw him a couple weeks ago opening for Sting in Atlantic City, and I enjoyed that more. He's better live, and with a kick-ass drummer. gregc

04-10-2004, 06:07 PM	#16 (permalink)
gregc Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New York, U.S. of A. Brand: Lawler Bf & Flugel Bach C Posts: 548	I agree. Night Sessions is a cut above the new offering, IMO. I own em both. gregc

10-04-2004, 11:09 AM	#18 (permalink)
gregc Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New York, U.S. of A. Brand: Lawler Bf & Flugel Bach C Posts: 548	Yea, the new one is nice. I bought it from Borders and it included 2 extra tunes. Good stuff. I like his sound. I did get to meet him in Atlantic City. Seems like a decent guy. gregc

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