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| Swoon The Night Away |
Since this is the month of love, thanks to Hallmark and TV commercials, it seemed appropriate to go see the “dreamy” trumpet player, Chris Botti who was playing with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra as part of the POPS series. I saw his PBS special in Boston and just fell in love with his sound and his engaging performance. Love and belonging needs are third on Maslow's hierarchy of things that we all need to master before reaching our best or Self –Actualization. So with a CD titled, When I Fall In Love , this new challenge was to see Chris Botti and have a romantic evening of music and relaxation which is always good for the soul.
Reflection
The POPS are a great
way to hear the symphony preform music
other than traditional classical. It's the symphony with a unique presentation (see POPS 2014-12 season). This concert was
called “Swoon the Night Away” and that is just what I did. Chris Botti is such a
smooth performer with an even more smooth sound. As in Day 15, I have always loved Jazz. This show brought back my childhood memories of when my
dad would play Miles Davis records, (Yes I said records-shh).
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| Ben Butler (guitarist) and George Komsky (singer) |
Throughout the show he featured his very talented band of a
jazz pianist, guitar player, base player, and drummer. He also had a phenomenal violinist and two singers- one in the jazz genre and one who sang Italian
songs and looked Italian but was not. (I made that mistake when we ran into him
after the show at a restaurant. I should have known better with a name like
George Komsky).
Chris Botti’s question and answer session after the show gave his audience a glimpse of a real person. My date, who slept through most of the Cambodian Ballet in Day 83 even liked the show. Maybe it was because Chris Botti played with and was
influenced by Sting. I swooned a bit when I got his autograph but
it was more about the music and my company that fueled my "swoonyness."
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Spiritual Reflection
…Listen, and I will tell you where to get
food that is good for the soul! Come to me with your ears wide open. Listen,
for the life of your soul is at stake. I am ready to make an everlasting covenant
with you. I will give you mercies and unfailing love that I promised to David
(Isaiah 55:2-3)
Other sources:
Chris Botti Tour http://www.chrisbotti.com/us/events
Funny Valentine http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=youtube+chris+botti&FORM=VIRE3#view=detail&mid=00BA4EC6A59FAEB7865700BA4EC6A59FAEB78657
Chris Botti PBS Boston http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=youtube+chris+botti&FORM=VIRE3#view=detail&mid=00BA4EC6A59FAEB7865700BA4EC6A59FAEB78657
When I Fll inLove http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=chris+botti+when+i+fall+in+love&FORM=VRMATS&mmalsid=&mmsosid=1c35712b-515c-e2a9-0ab0-44e355ba729b&crslsl=0&=1