John Pizzarelli

John Paul Pizzarelli, Jr. (born April 6, 1960) is an American jazz guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and bandleader. He has had a lengthy career as a recording artist, performing for a variety of labels that include Telarc Records, RCA Records and Chesky Records, among others. He has recorded twenty-three albums of his own, as well as other joint recordings with his father, Bucky Pizzarelli. Additionally, he has appeared on more than 40 albums of other recording artists, including those of Paul McCartney, James Taylor, Rosemary Clooney and his wife, Jessica Molaskey.

Biography

Career

Pizzarelli has recorded nearly 40 albums of music, either as the leader or in tandem with other performers. Among others, Pizzarelli has recorded with such luminaries as George Shearing, Rosemary Clooney, Johnny Frigo and Buddy DeFranco, as well as the Boston Pops Orchestra and Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. Many if not most of his albums have received good to excellent reviews and are very popular sellers. Additionally, he has been a guest performer on numerous records throughout his career, for a total of over 140 albums.

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John Pizzarelli performs a love letter to Nat King Cole at OCC

Atlantic City 22 Apr 2019

When jazz guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli performs a one-night stand 8 p.m ... John Pizzarelli was not only born into a musical family, but he also married into one ... He will not, however, perform from his 1998 album “John Pizzarelli Meets the Beatles,” a play on the band’s second U.S....

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Pizzarelli pays tribute to Nat King Cole

Atlantic City 22 Apr 2019

JOHN PIZZARELLI — A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF NAT KING COLE ... John Pizzarelli was always heavily influenced and inspired by the music of Nat King Cole and on his current tour he’ll pay tribute to his hero ... with his band, The John Pizzarelli Trio....

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James Taylor to bring 'Fire and Rain' and more to Las Vegas for new residency

Entertainment Weekly 14 Apr 2019

In addition to the Vegas residency, Taylor is currently at work on an album of standards with guitarist John Pizzarelli, his first studio release since 2015’s Before This World....

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John Pizzarelli salutes Nat King Cole

LI Herald 11 Apr 2019

John Pizzarelli ... John Pizzarelli continues to be acclaimed as a prime contemporary interpreter of the Great American Songbook and beyond, with a repertoire that includes Paul McCartney, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Tom Waits, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and the Beatles....

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Jazz brunch to feature John Colianni

Atlantic City 11 Apr 2019

John Colianni was the pianist with the Les Paul Trio. Les added John to his group in 2003, on the recommendation of fellow guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli ... Colianni also performs with his own group, the John Colianni Quintet, in New York clubs, as well as on the road and overseas ... Your Morning Kickstart is delivered to your inbox 7 a.m. daily ... to 1 p.m ... ....

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John Pizzarelli's American idol is Nat King Cole

Newsday 08 Apr 2019

“For Centennial Reasons,” the title of John Pizzarelli’s just-out album marking 100 years since Nat King Cole’s birth, is somewhat of a misnomer ... Pizzarelli’s passion for the iconic crooner was initially rooted in ......

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Vail Jazz prepares for blowout summer to celebrate 25th anniversary

Vail Daily 06 Apr 2019

On a whim back in 1995, lifelong jazz fan and part-time Vail resident Howard Stone brought in a who’s who cast of the world’s greatest jazz artists for a long weekend live music extravaganza ... “Over 25 years, Howard has curated a community of artists that span the globe ... FREE EVENTS ... 29 ... Iconic guitarist John Pizzarelli pays Tribute to Nat King Cole ... 1 ... ....

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Detroit Jazz Festival Announces 'Reunion' Lineup for 40th Anniversary

Billboard 02 Apr 2019

30-Sept. 2) ... [readmore.8362505] ... 1; and a show celebrating John Singleton's film Boyz in the Hood with a string orchestra on Sept ... Other artists on the festival bill include Kenny Garrett, Sheila Jordan, Dee Dee Bridgewater, John Pizzarelli, Macy Gray, Red Baraat, Chuco Valdes, Cameron Graves, Michael Jellick and Thornetta Davis ... * John Pizzarelli Trio....

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Detroit Jazz Festival announces "reunion" lineup for 40th anniversary

Royal Oak Daily Tribune 02 Apr 2019

The initial festival bill includes 32 performances, with returning artists such as Kenny Garrett, Sheila Jordan, Dee Dee Bridgewater, John Pizzarelli, Macy Gray, Red Baraat, Chuco Valdes, Cameron Graves, Michael Jellick and Thornetta Davis ... * John Pizzarelli Trio....

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Pat Metheny, Joshua Redman, Macy Gray, more join Stanley Clarke at 40th Detroit Jazz Fest

Detroit news 02 Apr 2019

A week after announcing that pioneering jazz bassist Stanley Clarke would be the Artist-in-Residence at this year's Detroit Jazz Festival, organizers revealed the remaining lineup of the 40th annual free outdoor event. Joining Clarke for the four-day festival, Aug. 30-Sept ... Here are some highlights of each day of the festival ... 30 ... John Pizzarelli Trio....

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Jon Cleary, Niki Haris, Arturo Sandoval to headline JAS Café summer series in Aspen

Aspen Times 29 Mar 2019

The JAS Cafe will host 10 artists in three Aspen venues this summer with shows running from late June through mid-August ... Regis Resort ... On July 19, world-renowned guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli returns to the Cafe with performances at Aspen Art Museum ... 3 and 4 ... On Aug. 8, Arturo Sandoval Afro Cuban Ensemble will perform at the Nell ... 16 ... 17 ... ....

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John Pizzarelli honors Nat King Cole on his 100th, will perform in Westchester

Lohud 13 Mar 2019

Jersey jazzman tours "For Centennial Reasons. 100 Years Salute to Nat King Cole." Recorded at Jacob Burns, it brings him to Westchester and Bergen ... ....

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Catch a show in our Casino Headliners

Atlantic City 12 Mar 2019

TICKETS/INFORMATION. Tickets for most shows can be purchased by visiting Ticketmaster ... Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m., Friday, March 15 ... daily ... John Pizzarelli — A Centennial Celebration of Nat King Cole, Grunin Center, 8 p.m., April 26, $45, $49 ... Lou Gramm, Founding Member of Foreigner with Asia featuring John Payne, Ocean City Music Pier, 7 p.m., Aug ... ....