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John Pizzarelli
Jazz guitarist/vocalist John Pizzarelli is a great fretman with a soft
voice, charming stage presence, and knack for uptempo swing. Most often
performing in a trio setting sans drums, Pizzarelli has found his niche
covering jazz standards and American Popular Song in his own urbane style.
The son of journeyman swing guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, John began performing
with his father at age 20 and made his recorded debut with his 1983 release,
I'm Hip -- Please Don't Tell My Father. Growing up, John was exposed to
the music of such jazz luminaries as Les Paul and Django Reinhardt, and
he has justifiably drawn comparisons to both of these legendary guitarists.
Pizzarelli's updated old-school sound caught the ear of many jazz purists
early on; notably, in 1993 the John Pizzarelli Trio opened various dates
on Frank Sinatra's tour, eventually participating in the legendary vocalist's
80th birthday celebration at Carnegie Hall. Interestingly, Pizzarelli's
growing popularity garnered him a lead spot in the 1997 Broadway production
of +Dream, a tribute to composer Johnny Mercer. His 1998 RCA release,
Meets the Beatles, found him reinterpreting classic songs by the iconic
Liverpool quartet, while the following year he paid tribute to one of
his biggest influences, pianist/vocalist Nat King Cole, on P.S. Mr. Cole.
Pizzarelli then signed with the Telarc label in 1999 and released two
standards-based albums, Kisses in the Rain and Let There Be Love, in 2000.
Since then, he has recorded an album with pianist George Shearing and
celebrated ten years of performing with his trio by releasing the concert
album Live at Birdland in 2003. Taking a break from swing, Pizzarelli
released Bossa Nova in 2004. The album showcases the Pizzarelli Trio on
such classics of the genre as "The Girl from Ipanema" and "Aguas
de Marco (Waters of March)." ~ Matt Collar, All Music Guide
Contact an Agent now to book Jon Pizzarelli to appear at your next corporate, private or special event!
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