Although named one of the 50 Most Beautiful People by People Magazine, it’s the beauty of his artistry that will captivate in Wright Auditorium. Since the release of his 2004 critically acclaimed When I Fall In Love, Chris Botti (pronounced boat-tee) has become the largest selling American jazz instrumental artist. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music and his ongoing association with PBS has led to four #1 jazz albums, as well as multiple Gold, Platinum and Grammy Awards. Over the past three decades, he has recorded and performed with the best in music, including Frank Sinatra, Sting, Josh Groban, Michael Buble, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, John Mayer, Andrea Bocelli, Joshua Bell and Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler. Hitting the road for 250+ days per year, Chris and his incredible band have performed with many of the finest symphonies and at some of the world’s most prestigious venues, including performances at the World Series and Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony. “Sting-endorsed and Oprah-approved.” —New York Times