INDIAN SUMMER - CHRIS BOTTI

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Me with my little six pixel crashed screen Photosmart. Click on 480p to help make me look good...Ha! To my surprise, my little broken camera actually took some photos and video. I have recently moved to the Blackwater Bay. What a blessing to be able to experience some heaven on earth and a few moments that peace that passes all understanding. Every sunset is a major event for me these past few weeks. And, I just wanted to thank God by sharing one of them with each of you....Getting a new camera needs to be on my priority list, no doubt.
There is not a time when I look up at that beautiful moon or see a firefly that I don't think about my really great friend, Dan (slyflight) and his beautiful family. Thanks Dan

I haven't had much time online lately...but, by taking time to make a sentimental production, it is my way of sending lots of love and thoughts to each of you that I have met along the way....forever in my heart

Since my class in reunion, I have been reunited with some very dear friends..We were all so busy trying to "growup" that we somewhat skipped major steps in our journey. So, now we find ourselves somewhat picking up where we left off, just being kids. What Fun! One of joys of the Lord for me. I am dedicating this video to one of my bestest friends since sixth grade, Jenneine...We discovered in need in one of our classmates. Jenn just drove over 600 miles after her sixty hour week as an RN and educator...she came to give Joe the medical attention that he needs and to help me get this house in order from its major chaos. So amazing to experience the true love of God shining through human being...She is a true living example. Thank you Father for sending her. Bless her and keep her in your arms of protection. Jenneine is a true example of a Citizen Soldier and a very real child and servant of God. A major lesson in life for me. Thank you, Jenneine for you untiring love and friendship. So thankful to have you in my life again.


Indian Summer is a jazz standard originally written as a piano piece by the prolific composer Victor Herbert. Al Dubin later wrote the lyrics.

Herbert composed the tune in 1919, but it did not become a standard until much later. Sheet music exists for Everett Hoagland and Don Reid versions, dating to 1934 and 1939 respectively, but the provenance of the second of these, at least, is doubtful, as Reid may not even have formed an orchestra until 1944.

Dubin wrote his lyrics for the song in 1939, and in 1940 Tommy Dorsey's orchestra, with vocalist Frank Sinatra, took it to number one on the American Hit Parade.

Indian Summer has been recorded by, among others, the Gene Krupa Orchestra, Ginny Simms, Paul Desmond, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, in vocal versions, and in instrumental versions for saxophone, piano, and guitar.

Christopher Stephen Botti or Chris Botti (pronounced /ˈboʊti/ BOH-tee) (born October 12, 1962), is an American trumpeter and composer.[1] In 2007, Botti was nominated for two Grammy Awards[2] including Best Pop Instrumental Album. On December 4, 2009, he was nominated for 3 more Grammy Awards including Best Pop Instrumental Album and Best Long Form Music Video. Three of his albums have reached the #1 position on the Billboard jazz albums chart.

Coming to prominence with the 2001 recording of his "Night Sessions" CD, Botti established a reputation as a versatile musician in both jazz and pop music for his ability to fuse both styles together, thus creating what some have branded a new genre of music.

He was born in Portland, Oregon and raised in Corvallis, Oregon. He spent two years of his childhood growing up in Italy. His earliest musical influence was his mother, a classically trained pianist and part-time piano teacher.[4]

He started playing the trumpet at 9-years-old and committed to the instrument at age 12, when he heard Miles Davis play "My Funny Valentine."

In 1983, he was selected as a member of McDonalds' All American High School Jazz band which marked his first Carnegie Hall performance.

At the age of 17, he ended up at Mount Hood Community College in Gresham, Oregon by convincing his high school to allow him to fulfill his remaining senior year credits there. Botti constructed the scenario so that he could also play at Portland clubs in the evening. Mount Hood's program was headed by Larry McVey, whose band had come to be a proving ground and regular stop for Stan Kenton and Mel Tormé when they were looking for new players. It was here Botti played alongside his friend, trombonist and future Academy Award nominated filmmaker, Todd Field. After graduating from high school, Botti studied under jazz educator David Baker and trumpet professor Bill Adam at Indiana University. Botti was also the recipient of two grants from the National Endowment for the Arts which allowed him to study with trumpeter Woody Shaw and saxophonist George Coleman during two consecutive summer breaks.