Chris Botti Java Jazz Festival Analysis

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On April 17, 2018, I watched a video of Chris Botti, an American composer and trumpeter who performed at the Java Jazz Festival in March 2015. The concert took place in Jakarta, Indonesia. Chris Botti performed a total of 11 compositions to a full house of supporters. He was accompanied by several other performers which included Taylor Eigsti on piano, Caroline Campbell on violin, Richie Goods on bass, Sy Smith on vocals, George Komsky on vocals, and Lee Pearson on drums. The performers were dressed formally so the mood of the concert was serious.
The concert opened with a composition called “Concierto de Aranjuez” by Joaquín Rodrigo. The theme is introduced by the guitar. Mr.Botti plays the second movement which is….. The dynamics varied