Slowing Down the World by Chris Botti

Pros: Excellent cd.

Cons: Chris Botti attempts to sing.

The Bottom Line: Buy this cd. Its great to listen to no matter what kind of mood you are in. Chris Botti is a talent that can not be matched.

Review: Chris Botti makes playing the trumpet seem as easy as opening a can of soda. This cd has everything from slow sensual numbers to songs that make you want to get up and dance. He does a duet with Sting which is my favorite and shouldn be missed.
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Pros: Some very good cuts, with Sting.

Cons: One very bad cut. Most of the album sounds the same.

The Bottom Line: It's an above average cd, but just barely. Several tracks are very good, but two are downright awful. Caveat emptor, I suppose.

Review: Having been introduced to the musical works of Chris Botti last year, I've discovered that I can't quite get enough. It's smooth, haunting jazz that invites you in for an extended stay, and is perfect for the romantic periods of the day, or when you just ...