To Love Again: The Duets
Chris Botti · 2005
81 min · 19 tracks · jazz · easy listening
A lush blend of jazz standards and heartfelt duets, showcasing emotive trumpet melodies and rich vocal performances.
Why this album works
The album achieved significant commercial success, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart and receiving a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals. Its blend of classic standards and modern interpretations resonated widely, influencing the resurgence of interest in jazz-infused pop music during the mid-2000s.
- Career context
- Released in 2005, 'To Love Again: The Duets' marked Chris Botti's transition into mainstream recognition after his breakthrough album 'When I Fall in Love' in 2004. This project highlighted his collaboration with several renowned vocalists, solidifying his reputation as a leading contemporary jazz trumpeter.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Burt Bacharach· The Carpenters· Kenny G
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Embraceable You 4:25
- 2 What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life? Standout 5:05
- 3 My One and Only Love Standout 5:41
- 4 Let There Be Love 3:12
- 5 What’s New? 3:59
- 6 Good Morning Heartache Standout 6:13
- 7 To Love Again 4:38
- 8 Are You Lonesome Tonight? 4:01
- 9 Lover Man 4:50
- 10 I’ll Be Seeing You 4:18
- 11 Pennies From Heaven 3:46
- 12 Here’s That Rainy Day 5:07
- 13 Smile 4:22
Disc 2
- 1 The Christmas Song 4:32
- 2 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing 2:02
- 3 The First Noel 2:50
- 4 Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! 4:03
- 5 O Little Town of Bethlehem 3:10
- 6 Silent Night 5:00
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