Trumpet Player Q&A w/ Chris Botti!
This interview was recorded in person with the great Chris Botti. On a whim I checked out Chris' website and saw he was going to be performing in my neck of the woods, which at the time (September 2023) was in Virginia Beach, VA.I had interviewed Chris before, so it didn't take long for he and I to reacquaint and put an interview on the books.I solicited questions to ask Chris from one of the popular Facebook groups dedicated to trumpeters, so all in all it was a nice time, and probably a bit of a break for Chris from the usual "pop star" interviews he endures constantly!Episode highlights:00:08 A Memorable Encounter01:48 Diving into the Interview02:50 Chris' Musical Journey04:22 The Evolution of the Music Industry06:08 Challenges and Changes in the Music Scene10:50 The Impact of Streaming and Social Media16:50 Reflections on Jazz and Inspirations26:43 The Audience's Listening Preferences27:04 The Impact of Al Schmidt on Diana Krall's Career28:28 Live vs. Studio Recording Techniques28:42 Favorite Equipment for Live Performances29:25 The Role of Compression in Music31:05 Microphones and Their Historical Significance32:01 Recording and Releasing Albums33:05 Deborah's Theme and Jeremy Lubbock's Influence34:27 Daily Routine and Maintaining Skills35:33 The Unique Sound of Vintage Trumpets39:34 The Trumpet Dynamics Podcast43:30 Chris' Fearless Performances45:34 The Changing Music Industry50:53 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsGuest contact:WebsiteInstagram @chrisbottimusicFacebook