American jazz trumpeter born October 12, 1962, in Portland, Oregon. Among the most commercially successful instrumental jazz artists of the 2000s and 2010s. Distinguished by his lyrical melodic approach and frequent collaborations with pop and classical artists.
Released over a dozen studio albums starting with First Wish (1995). Commercial peak: To Love Again: The Duets (2005), Italia (2007), and the multi-platinum Chris Botti in Boston (2009). Has collaborated with Sting, Tony Bennett, Andrea Bocelli, and Yo-Yo Ma. Won the 2013 Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Album for Impressions (2012).