All These Things.

I recently purchased the CD/DVD combo "Chris Botti in Boston". If you don't know who Chris Botti is, he's a trumpet player. He's been around for awhile. He gained mainstream popularity after touring with Sting almost 10 years ago. I first became a fan of his in 2003 when I bought his "A Thousand Kisses Deep" cd. That cd included a great cover of the song "The Look of Love". I started following Harry Connick, Jr. in 1994. Chris Botti expanded my musical interests. Not only into jazz, but into music of the romantic style. Other artists I have become a fan of over the last few years include Michael Buble, Jamie Cullum as well as classic artists such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole etc...There is a relatively new jazz artist out there named Melody Gardot. My best friend bought me her cd a few months ago. I had never heard of her. I asked him if he had heard of her or possibly heard some of her music before. The answer was, "No. I just liked her album cover." My friend has a weakness for women who wear glasses. Anyway, Melody has new album coming out in a few weeks. I read a very nice story on her MySpace page last night. It was a story about how she spent her Valentine's Day. Very inspiring. I also learned last night something that I did not know. She was disabled for life after being hit by a car while riding her bicycle 5 years ago. Through this tragic accident, she and others became aware of her musical ability. This new found talent figured prominently in her recovery. Anyway, after all that I read last night, I cannot do anything but hope that people start to take more notice of her.