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Last night's Chris Botti concert at UVIC was amazing! Not only is Chris such a talented musician and performer, but the band he has is incredible too. The guitarist, drummer and pianist all had many solos throughout the show, and I've never seen such talented people play together. The guitarist and drummer especially had some unbelievable solos. I've never seen anyone play those instruments so fast, and with such skill. The vocalist who also sang a few songs had a beautiful voice too.
Chris of course stole the show with his trumpet playing, and the crowd loved it. He has really mastered that performer and audience connection. What a great show. Afterwards he came right out to sign autographs for everyone. So I got to meet him and his band, and get all their autographs. That includes his pianist Billy Childs, guitarist Mark Whitfield, drummer Billy Kilson and vocalist Jeane Jolly. The bass player didn't come out so I didn't get to meet him. I got autographs for Asuka too since she couldn't make the show.
I'm only disappointed that I didn't bring my camera. UVIC told me no cameras would be allowed, so I left mine at home. Of course in the end people everywhere had cameras and were using them. I wish I could have gotten some photos of the band during and after the performance. Next time I will for sure. I took a couple snaps with my camera phone, but their quality is crappy at best.
I'm definitely going to see them live again whenever I can. They are on a big North American tour right now, and then Europe, so I don't think it will be anytime soon. But I won't miss it when they come back. I plan to pick up their new DVD too, which has their recent live performance in Los Angeles. This was my first live jazz show and I don't know if another one will ever top it. There is nothing like live jazz music with such talented performers.
Anyways, I've gushed enough about this show. It's time to come back down to earth and get my chores done. I will, however, put on some Chris Botti music while I do my cleaning.
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