Kisses Deep [hd] | Chris Botti - A Thousand

Critics describe the performance as "deeply evocative," blending traditional pop-jazz orchestrations with subtle "chill music" elements . Notable Personnel & Production

Botti’s version reimagines Cohen’s melancholy poetry through a sparse, cinematic lens.

The track begins with Botti playing the melody in short, clipped staccato phrases over a melancholy acoustic guitar played by Dean Parks . Chris Botti - A Thousand Kisses Deep [HD]

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 features Keefus Ciancia on keyboards and Chuck Berghofer on bass. Botti utilizes a rare 1939/1941 Martin Committee trumpet

The track’s polished sound was shaped by several industry veterans:

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 A cover of the 2001 Leonard Cohen classic,

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.