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Biography of Chris Botti
| Date of Birth: | 1962, October 12 |
|---|---|
| Years: | 58 years |
| Nation of birth: | United States of America |
| Name | Chris Botti |
| birth name | Christopher Stephen Botti |
| nick’s name | Chris |
| Nationality | American |
| Place of birth / city | Portland, Oregon |
| ethnicity | White |
| Profession | trumpet player |
| Net worth | $8 million |
| weight in kg | 82 kilograms |
| Married | N/A |
| Awards | Best Pop Instrumental Album |
Chris Botti is an award-winning jazz trumpeter who has won the Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Album for his album Impressions.
Early life, biography and career of Chris Botti
Christopher Stephen Botti, American trumpeter and composer, was born on October 12, 1962 in Portland, Oregon, raised in Corvallis, and has also spent two years of his childhood in Italy. He was influenced by music from an early age due to his mother, who was a classically trained pianist and also a part-time piano teacher. Chris started playing the trumpet at the age of nine.
Chris Botti went to Mount Hood Community College in Gresham, Oregon and started acting professionally from his high school days. After studying music at the prestigious Indiana University with popular jazz educator David Baker, he moved to New York.
Chris Botti’s career
In 1990, Chris was asked to join Paul Simon’s band, where he remained a member of the band for the next five years. Finally, in the year 1995, Chris recorded his first solo First Wish. The album combines the sounds of contemporary pop-jazz with the textures of art-rock.
In 1997, Chris Botti released his second single ‘Midnight Without You’, which was a collaboration with Blue Nile frontman Paul Buchanan. He was introduced to Columbia by Bobby Colomby, who is a drummer and a founding member of Blood, Sweat & Tears. Chris’s first release on Columbia was titled in 2001 as Night Sessions, which was followed by December, a Christmas album in 2002.
Oregon native Chris Botti released another song in 2003, ‘A Thousand Kisses Deep’, which was followed by ‘When I Fall in Love’ in 2004. Later, he featured his hit song ‘To Love Again: The Duets’, in 2005. In September 2007, Chris released an album titled ‘Italy’. The album was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Album. Similarly, he has released several solo albums and has ruled the music industry ever since. For several years, he hosted a radio show called Chill with Chris Botti, which focused mainly on chill music.
Chris Botti Net Worth and Salary
Chris Botti’s net worth is estimated to be around $8 million. His incredible net worth is a result of his highly successful albums, shows, and events.
Chris Botti’s personal life
Chris Botti was in a relationship with Katie Couric. Katie was formally introduced to Botti at a party and they began dating. However, the couple broke up due to their personal differences. Botti was also rumored to be dating Lisa Gastineau. The two were seen together at a fashion show in 2005, but never accepted the news of dating. He also dated Brandi Glanville in 2012, but that relationship didn’t last long either. Chris’s relationship status is currently single and he is not married yet.
Age, body measurements and other facts
- Age: As of now, Chris Botti is 56 years old.
- Birth sign: Libra
- Height: She has a tall height, however actual measurements are unknown.
- Weight: His body weight is around 82 kg.