Botti can probably hit DHCs - he plays a nice high G - and maybe if he did more trumpet geeks would be fans.  I like his playing - good sound, and he can really play - great jazz player.  He is not the Dave Koz of trumpet players!

You ever think Bud ever got a gig just because he could play all that paint on the page?  Hell yes.

Shoot, I was a high school hero, so I know what that's all about - it's usually just about being young and lacking perspective, but most guys grow out of it.  Sadly, I probably won't be one of them... 

Mike Colorado "Big as the Rockies"