Cory Wong – 305 ft. Chris Potter Laufey – It Could Happen to You Kavyesh Kaviraj – Rain Lizz Wright – Your Love ft. Meshell Ndegeocello Steve Turre – Mr. Kenyatta Dayna Stephens – Scrutiny L.A. Buckner and BiG HOMiE – Vengeance is Mine Saith The Lord Judy Carmichael – I Don’t Know Enough...Read More

Chris Botti is renowned trumpeter with lots of crossover appeal and a penchant for recording ballads. In this conversation with Jazz88’s Peter Solomon, Botti discusses his musical inspirations, discusses studying with legendary post-bop trumpeter Woody Shaw, recalls his days touring with the temperamental drum legend and bandleader Buddy Rich, and speaks on the varying approaches...Read More