PORTLAND — Portland Ovations will open its season with a concert by contemporary jazz trumpeter and composer Chris Botti, who won a Grammy Award for his collaboration with rock icon Sting.

Botti, who has established himself as a versatile musician in both jazz and pop music by his ability to easily fuse the two styles, will perform on Thursday, Sept. 29, at Merrill Auditorium.

His 1995 solo debut, “First Wish, combines both contemporary jazz and pop styles with a hint of art rock. Hee continues to mix diverse genres in order to create sounds that set him apart.

Since the release of his 2004 critically acclaimed album, “When I Fall In Love,” he has become the largest-selling American jazz instrumental artist.

His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music and his ongoing association with PBS has led to four No. 1 jazz albums, as well as multiple gold, platinum and Grammy awards.

Botti has worked with some of the world’s most acclaimed artists, including Frank Sinatra, Andrea Bocelli, Yo-Yo Ma, Paul Simon and Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, over the course of three decades in music.

Botti and his band have performed with many of the finest symphonies and at some of the world’s most prestigious venues, including a performance at a Nobel Peace Prize ceremony.

The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, from $45 to $65, may be purchased by calling 842-0800, visiting the box office at Merrill Auditorium or logging on to www.portlandovations.org.