Italia (2007)

Product Summary Label: Cbs/epic/wtg Records UPC: 00886970760621 Release Date: 9/25/2007 Buy.com Sku: 205587401 Item#: M3SG6E Buy.com Sales Rank: 2060 Format:  CD Song Listing Disc 1 Song Title Sample 1. Deborah's Theme - (From 'Once Upon a Time In America') ~ Chris Botti 2. Italia - (with Andrea Bocelli) ~ Chris Botti 3. Venice ~ Chris Botti 4. Very Thought of You, The - (with Paula Cole) ~ Chris Botti 5. Gabriel's Oboe - (From 'The Mission') ~ Chris Botti 6. I've Grown Accustomes to Her Face - (with Dean Martin) ~ Chris Botti 7. Caruso ~ Chris Botti 8. Way You Look Tonight, The ~ Chris Botti 9. It Never Entered My Mind ~ Chris Botti 10. Ave Maria ~ Chris Botti 11. Estate ~ Chris Botti 12. Nessum Dorma ~ Chris Botti (C) (P) 2006, 2007 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT   Album Notes and Credits Notes & Personnel Info Personnel: Chris Botti (trumpet); James Harrah (guitar); Dean Parks (acoustic guitar); Shane Fontayne (electric guitar); Tom Scott (soprano saxophone); Randy Waldman, Billy Childs, David Foster (piano); Gil Goldstein (Fender Rhodes piano); Christian McBride, James Genus, Jimmy Johnson, Brian Bromberg (bass guitar); Billy Kilson, Vinnie Colaiuta (drums); Paul Clarvis (percussion); Jochem van der Saag (programming); Orchestra of Saint Johns (background vocals). Additional personnel: Dean Martin, Andrea Bocelli, Paula Cole. On this 2007 album, romance-obsessed trumpeter Chris Botti looks to Italy for inspiration. A set of swooning smooth-jazz tunes, ITALIA features a number of guest vocalists, including Andrea Bocelli (on the gentle title track) and Paula Cole (a spare, elegant version of "The Very Thought of You"), along with the late Dean Martin, whose unmistakable croon turns up on a lightly swinging rendition of "I've Grown Accustomed to Your Face." Botti shines the brightest, however, on instrumental pieces, most notably his warm, laid-back takes on two classic numbers by revered Italian composer Ennio Morricone, "Deborah's Theme" (from ONCE UPON A TIME IN AMERICA) and "Gabriela's Oboe" (from THE MISSION). Producer: Bobby Colomby Musical Guests Dean Martin Paula Cole Andrea Bocelli Brian Bromberg   Compilation Appearances Dance Beauty Of The Rain Lovelife Saxophonic Windham Hill America Renee Olstead Groove Boutique: new Edge In Cool Jazz It's Time It's On Tonight Martha Stewart Living Music: Traditional Songs for the Holidays Martha Stewart Living Music: Jazz For the Holidays Martha Stewart Living Music: The Holiday Collection Thanks For The Memory...The Great American Songbook IV Quiet Revolution:30 Years Of Windham Great American Songbook Collection (w/ Bonus DVD) (Limited Edition) Amor Steve Tyrell Project Sweet & Sexy Best Of New Urban Jazz Givin It Up Bring It On Home: The Soul Classics Under The Desert Sky - Live (w/ Bonus DVD)(Live) Amor (Bonus Tracks) (Spec) Jill Scott Collaborations Skylark At The Movies He Had A Hat Forever Cool Forever Cool (w/ Bonus DVD) Wsjt Smooth Jazz Vol 9 Wjjz Vol 13 Smooth Jazz August Rush Vivere Live In Tuscany (w/ Bonus DVD) Double Feature Sweet Smooth Sexy Ultimate Collecti   Associated Artists and Works Playing By Heart (Sdtk) ~ Barry, John Original Soundtrack Original Soundtrack Original Soundtrack   Technical Info Release Date : 09/25/2007 Original Release Date : 2007 Catalog ID : 88697076062 Label : Columbia (USA) Number of Discs : 1 Runtime : 52m : 5s Studio/Live : Studio Mono/Stereo : Stereo SPAR Code : n/a UPC : 00886970760621   Professional Reviews JazzTimes (p.108) - "Backed by a choral section, Botti hits an emotional high on 'Ave Maria,' the poignant and emotionally charged religious aria."    Product Image