Jazz Articles about John Pizzarelli

John Pizzarelli: Kisses In The Rain

by AAJ Staff
March 1, 2000

When jazz families are discussed, the discussion usually stops after the Marsalises, Joneses and Heaths. But of course, you've got the Eubankses, the Coltranes, the Monks. And the Pizzarellis: Bucky, John and Martin.

Two-thirds of the performing Pizzarellis are represented on “Kisses In The Rain," but it seems that the influences emanate most strongly from Nat Cole, as acknowledged on John Pizzarelli's earlier album, “Dear Mr. Cole."

Using the basic Nat Cole instrumentation, and most importantly the Nat Cole spirit, ...

John Pizzarelli: P.S. Mr. Cole

by John Sharpe
December 1, 1999

Much of guitarist John Pizzarelli’s work has been modeled after the drummerless trio of Nat King Cole. In 1994 John paid tribute to his idol with his recording, Dear Mr. Cole. P.S. Mr. Cole is, obviously, a sequel to that effort. Tutored by his legendary father, guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, John is a fine rhythm player and soloist, but his singing is only average. Nevertheless, his engaging style and relaxed delivery tend to compensate for his vocal limitations. Joining the guitarist ...

John Pizzarelli: Our Love is Here to Stay

by Dave Hughes
February 1, 1998

piano and Martin Pizzarelli, bass) with a big band arranged and conducted by Don Sebesky to produce a vibrant, exciting, and totally enjoyable program. The program is a mixture of big band classics, some lesser-know tunes from great writers, and a couple Pizzarelli originals.

Where do I start? So much about this CD just simply blows me away! Pizzarelli's light tenor voice is certainly up to the challenges of these tunes; he navigates the changes and tempos with aplomb. His ...

John Pizzarelli: Our Love Is Here To Stay

by AAJ Staff
September 1, 1997

Some people live their entire lives in the shadows of other people. John Pizzarelli, by all accounts, should be one of those people. The son of big band guitar great Bucky Pizzarelli, John's choice to pursue jazz guitar himself could only lead to lifelong comparisons to his well respected and much loved father. And on top of that, John's choice to sing jazz standards here in the 90's brings about constant comparisons to his more famous contemporary, Harry Connick Jr.. ...