Produced by Steve Lindsey and engineered by Joe Chiccarelli, the recording focused on capturing the natural warmth of the trumpet using high-end vintage microphones like the Royer R-121 and Sony C-37A.
Botti’s version reimagines Cohen’s melancholy poetry through a sparse, cinematic lens. Chris Botti - A Thousand Kisses Deep [HD]
Along with Dean Parks on guitar, the track features Keefus Ciancia on keyboards and Chuck Berghofer on bass. Produced by Steve Lindsey and engineered by Joe
Critics describe the performance as "deeply evocative," blending traditional pop-jazz orchestrations with subtle "chill music" elements . Notable Personnel & Production Chris Botti - A Thousand Kisses Deep [HD]
The track begins with Botti playing the melody in short, clipped staccato phrases over a melancholy acoustic guitar played by Dean Parks .
Watch Botti’s evocative live performances and detailed trumpet transcriptions for this piece: Chris Botti - A Thousand Kisses Deep [HD] YouTube · Edvinas Pocius
Botti utilizes a rare 1939/1941 Martin Committee trumpet and a 1920s-era Bach mouthpiece to achieve a dark, inviting sound.