The track’s polished sound was shaped by several industry veterans:
The track begins with Botti playing the melody in short, clipped staccato phrases over a melancholy acoustic guitar played by Dean Parks .
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. Chris Botti - A Thousand Kisses Deep [HD]
Botti’s version reimagines Cohen’s melancholy poetry through a sparse, cinematic lens.
Watch Botti’s evocative live performances and detailed trumpet transcriptions for this piece: Chris Botti - A Thousand Kisses Deep [HD] YouTube · Edvinas Pocius The track’s polished sound was shaped by several
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
Botti utilizes a rare 1939/1941 Martin Committee trumpet and a 1920s-era Bach mouthpiece to achieve a dark, inviting sound. Along with Dean Parks on guitar, the track
Along with Dean Parks on guitar, the track features Keefus Ciancia on keyboards and Chuck Berghofer on bass.