Chris Botti in Boston [Blu-ray]

This is one "kick Ass" concert, its the one DVD I put on when I want to show-off my system or just remind myself. I can't tell you how many times I've listened and watch this DVD - it just gets better every time. The production of this was masterfully done. The sound quality shakes the walls, and the clarity is glass shattering. I thought that an earlier DVD was good, but this one is exceptional. The concert was a top performance of Botti at his best - the first piercing sounds at the opening of the concert to the shouts and screams at the end of the concert. Of course, the lineup was superb with my favorites being "Sting" and John Mayer, but everyone else was also awesome, giving the best performance each time. Of the musical performers - well you know the Drummer is off the chart as usual, but the Bass player is also unbelieveable especially on the Miles Davis tune - I really liked the way the producers made the performance a black/white background indicative of a memory, but their current interpretation of this hip miles tune is timeless (Kinda blue). The beautiful lady on the violin played her song so beautiful, it brings tears to my eyes as she just pours all of her heart and soul into this selection. I could go on and on, but It would do it justice - just get this DVD, and it promises to be one of your best concerts in your collection.

I've heard some of his music some time ago but was not a really a big fan untill I got this Blu-ray disc. The Quality of his music along with it being Blu-ray, and the audio quality really won me over. This is a really fun concert to watch as the song selection never gets boring. He brings out some realy top notch guests to play and have sing along with band. I mean really top notch, Yo Yo Ma's performance (as usual) was really heart felt, and when Steven Tyler sang to his father, that was special. This whole concert is filled with special songs and feelings. The quality of the video, video mix, audio, audio mix is also special and with feeling. Just an all around over the top performance and it's on Blu-ray!!!! Keep'um commin!!!!I wish Amazon had a 3 Criteria rating that would make for a quicker and more accurate and fair rating of Cd's, DVD's and Blu-ray's.1. Performance2. Quality of Audio3. Quality of Video (for DVD's and Blu-ray's)1.*****2.*****3.*****Bands that wish to have there performances recorded and recognised should be held to a standard. Poor audio, no matter how good the performance, is still a bad product. Those who would still purchase sub-standard audio quality recordings and rank that product highly are not doing the industry or the band justice. Demand better and we will get it, settle for less and that's what you'll get.

Consider this: Tickets to this performance were probably not inexpensive: $100-200 would be my guess.This Blu Ray disk gives you the best possible seat in the house and the DolbyHD sound is so amazing and mixed so well you really feel like you are there. With that in mind the cost of admission for this best seat in the house for me and a group of my friends is a grand total of less than $25, and I can watch it again and again.To say this Blu Ray is the deal of the century is an understatement. The video is amazing. The sound is superbly done. The performance of Botti and all his guest are amazing. Someone complained that all the talk between songs destroyed the flow of the film. But I found Botti to be an articulate speaker who gave vital information to preface each song and add meaning to what was coming next. Each little speech was short and to the point.While it would have been nice to be there live and experience this show with others as it happened, I am so thankful for the state of technology where watching this show on a TV can be as amazing as it is. I cannot recommend this Blu Ray enough. Ten Stars Please!

Wow! I saw part of this Blu-Ray in a Best Buy here in MN and was immediately impressed. I wanted to buy it then and there but, alas, they were out of it as were all of the other Best Buy stores in the Twin Cities. (Why have it on as a demo in your store when you don't have any to sell?) So I ordered this from Amazon and am still totally impressed.Technically, the Dolby TrueHD 7.1/5.1 sound track is enveloping, crisp, and impeccably mixed. (I only have 5.1 so cannot comment on the 7.1 mix.) The smooth sound of Chris' trumpet is perfectly captured not being harsh nor dark. Chris has amazing tone and it's beautifully represented on this disk. The picture is stunning without presenting annoying hues that many live concert videos do. Thank the lighting crew for that. The blacks are dark yet detailed, and the colors vibrant. Detail overall is excellent.Performances? You will see some musicians in circumstances that you have never seen them before. Yo Yo Ma jamming with Chris on the beautiful "Cinema Paradiso", and Steven Tyler (Yes, that one!) singing "Smile" (Yes, that one!) to his father in the front row. Both are simply astonishing performances. And violinist Lucia Micarelli with blow you away with her passionate, and emotional playing.To tell you the truth, I had not even heard of Chris Botti before I saw this disk. I am not just a fan raving about this Blu-Ray, but a person that was totally captured initially and continue to love this performance. It does lag a bit in the 2nd quarter of the show, but picks up again with some spectacular songs with great guest artists. (John Mayer, Kathrine McPhee anyone?)Chris plays a humble yet very competent host and I think that even if you are not a fan of this type of music, you'll be hard pressed to stop watching this disk.

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Muy bueno , buen sonido y HD , buen acompañamiento ,un dvd muy completo , cómprenlo y disfrútenlo ya !

前回のクリスボッティ・ライヴも良かったけれど、今回は、もっと洗練された大人のコンサートになっています。

This is one of the best Concerts I have seen to date on Blu-ray.Chris Botti is not only an affable host but an accomplished musician. When he is not performing, he is master of ceremonies for the many guest stars who help to make this concert special.Chris' love of music is apparent throughout the show which has a broad appeal from jazz aficionados to music lovers of all genres......and ages!Treat yourself to an incredible evening of musical entertainment.

fantastico concerto, noioso a tratti ma in generale super, fantastico il pezzo "shape of my hearth" con Sting, audio 7.1!