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| DIANA KRALL TO PERFORM ON GRAND CAYMAN DURING "BOTTI AT SEA II" Grammy award-winning jazz trumpeter Chris Botti and Jazz Cruises, LLC announce that the incomparable jazz icon, Diana Krall, will join the highly anticipated Botti at Sea II cruise for a special performance while the ship is on Grand Cayman on February 8, 2025. The concert marks the start of a new relationship between Krall and Jazz Cruises, LLC that will include additional appearances in intimate settings. Botti at Sea II will take place from February 4 – 11, 2025, sailing Ft. Lauderdale to Cozumel and Grand Cayman on Celebrity Cruises' Summit with performances by Chris Botti, David Foster, Katharine McPhee, Kamasi Washington, esperanza spalding, Corinne Bailey Rae, Special Guest Kool & The Gang, Antonio Sánchez & Bad Hombre, Benny Benack III, Emmet Cohen, Gerald Clayton, Mindi Abair, Cory Henry, Morgan James, Thana Alexa, Comic Alonzo Bodden and More. "We are so very, very proud to add the icon, the one and only, the greatest of all, Diana Krall, to the lineup, " said Chris Botti. "To have her be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime event is a deep, deep honor. I am just over the moon that Diana Krall is going to join us." Diana Krall, celebrated worldwide for her mesmerizing vocals and masterful piano skills, brings her unique blend of jazz and pop to the Botti at Sea II cruise, captivating audiences with her timeless classics and soul-stirring performances. She is the only jazz singer to have eight albums debut at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. To date, her albums have garnered multiple Grammy Awards, ten Juno Awards, and have earned nine Gold, three Platinum, and seven multi-Platinum albums. Her 1999 release of When I Look in Your Eyes spent an unprecedented 52 weeks in the No.1 position on Billboard's Jazz chart, won two Grammy Awards, and went Platinum in the U.S. and Canada. Her latest release, This Dream Of You, has garnered critical acclaim from fans and press alike. Krall's unique artistry transcends any single musical style and has made her one of the most recognizable artists of our time. As The New York Times recently noted, she possesses "a voice at once cool and sultry, wielded with a rhythmic sophistication." The Botti at Sea II cruise delivers an unparalleled experience, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the open sea, where guests embark on a musical journey unlike any other. Every day is paradise and every night is a night on the town filled with electrifying performances, intimate jam sessions and unforgettable collaborations. Luxury staterooms are currently available starting at $2, 850 per person (double occupancy). About Chris Botti: Since the release of his debut recording in 2004, trumpeter Chris Botti has become the largest-selling American 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, earning certification as both Gold and Platinum selling recordings, as well as numerous Grammy nominations and awards. Over the past three decades, Botti has recorded and performed with the best in music, including Sting, Barbra Streisand, Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga, Josh Groban, Yo-Yo Ma, Michael Bublé, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, John Mayer, Andrea Bocelli, Joshua Bell, Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and even Frank Sinatra. Hitting the road for as many as 300 days per year, the trumpeter has also performed with many of the finest symphonies and at some of the world's most prestigious venues from Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl to the Sydney Opera House and the Real Teatro di San Carlo in Italy. And Botti's month-long residency at Blue Note New York is a longstanding staple of the holiday season. write your comments about the article :: © 2024 Jazz News :: home page |