[hd] - Chris Botti - A Thousand Kisses Deep

The track begins with Botti playing the melody in short, clipped staccato phrases over a melancholy acoustic guitar played by Dean Parks .

is the title track and cornerstone of Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti's sixth studio album, released in 2003 by Columbia Records . A cover of the 2001 Leonard Cohen classic, Botti’s rendition is celebrated for its "spooky" and silky romanticism, characterized by his signature warm, expressive tone. Musical Performance and Style Chris Botti - A Thousand Kisses Deep [HD]

The track’s polished sound was shaped by several industry veterans: The track begins with Botti playing the melody

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. Musical Performance and Style The track’s polished sound

Along with Dean Parks on guitar, the track features Keefus Ciancia on keyboards and Chuck Berghofer on bass.

Botti utilizes a rare 1939/1941 Martin Committee trumpet and a 1920s-era Bach mouthpiece to achieve a dark, inviting sound.