John Pizzarelli

John has been hailed by the Boston Globe for “reinvigorating the Great American Songbook and re-popularizing jazz.” The Toronto Star pegged him as “the genial genius of the guitar.” Established as one of the prime contemporary interpreters of the Great American Songbook, Pizzarelli has expanded that repertoire by including the music of Paul McCartney, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Tom Waits, Antônio Carlos Jobim, and the Beatles. He won a Grammy in the Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album category as co-producer of James Taylor’s American Standard in 2021.

John recently released a new album, Dear Mr. Bennett, that pays tribute to Tony Bennett in honor of Tony’ 100th birthday year. The album is the award-winning guitarist and vocalist’s farewell and a celebration to a music legend who brought joy to the world through his timeless music for over seven decades. It’s also a tribute that hits close to home for Pizzarelli, whose father, legendary guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, was a sideman for Bennett, playing on the albums To My Wonderful One (1960) and I’ve Gotta Be Me (1969).