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John Pizzarelli: Knowing You
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Although Pizzarelli's voice still sounds pinched, and can't always go where his guitar does when they scat together, he's a straightforward and touching singer who swings like crazy; his version of a warhorse like "The Shadow of Your Smile is blessedly understated and tender. The fresh and intriguing material includes two delights from Frishberg, a bouquet of Pizzarelli originals, and some lesser-knowns from standard-bearer Sammy Cahn, like "Ain't That a Kick in the Head?
Also impressive are all the superb sidemen who are usually leaders: Larry Goldings, Harry Allen, Ken Peplowski, dad Bucky, and the Brazilian keyboard legend Cesar Camargo Mariano. Knowing You is the anti-schmaltz of this genre: charming, witty, and altogether likable, it has wonderfully buoyant energy and top-drawer musicianship. Who knew?
Track Listing
Coffee, Black; New Sun In The Sky; Ain
Personnel
John Pizzarelli
guitarJohn Pizzarelli: Guitar, Vocals; Ray Kennedy: Piano; Martin Pizzarelli: Bass; Harry Allen: Tenor Saxophone; Larry Goldings: Organ; Cesar Mariano: Piano; Jessical Molaskey?: Vocals; Tony Monte: Piano; Ken Peplowski: Clarinet; Bucky Pizzarelli: Guitar; Tony Tedesco: Drums.
Album information
Title: Knowing You | Year Released: 2005 | Record Label: Telarc Records