On a Thursday night in early April, I snuck away for an evening to the Blaisdell Concert Hall to see trumpeter Chris Botti. I knew nothing about him except for a vague memory that he had a PBS special in the last few years (although I didn't see it). Artists like this don't happen upon Honolulu regularly, so I made a special effort to get there. The night did not disappoint. Not only did he and his band give an incredible musical performance, he is a talented showman and can work a concert hall with humor and story telling like the best of them. I thought to myself at one point that he's the type of guy who could buy your car off you for below blue book, then turn around and sell it back to you for twice as much as he gave you. I better check my box office receipt...maybe he did!My description might sound a little like he's a sketchy guy, but that's not the case. He seems genuinely friendly, funny, and appreciative of life's gifts. And, of course, an amazing musician. If his name pops up on your radar in your hometown, support the arts! Run and get yourself a ticket.
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