Slowing Down the World
Chris Botti · 1999
49 min · 11 tracks · jazz · easy listening
A smooth blend of jazz-inflected pop melodies and emotive trumpet lines that invite introspection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- introspective listening during solitude
- smooth melodies for winding drives
- consistent journey with emotional peaks
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy dance tracks
- prefer immediate musical gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1999, 'Slowing Down the World' was Chris Botti's debut album, marking his entry into a solo career after extensive work as a sideman for artists like Paul Simon. This album laid the groundwork for Botti's future success, showcasing his signature style that fuses jazz with pop sensibilities.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kenny G· David Benoit· Yann Tiersen
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Irresistible Bliss 5:00
- 2 The Look 4:21
- 3 Drive Time 5:32
- 4 In the Wee Small Hours 4:28
- 5 The Open Touch 5:59
- 6 Under a Painted Sky 4:13
- 7 Why Not 3:39
- 8 The Place Between Us 4:38
- 9 Same Girl 3:44
- 10 Where I'm Calling From 5:50
- 11 Letting Go 2:09
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