Bucky Pizzarelli

Jazz Life On The Road: Part 1

by Monk Rowe
February 21, 2023

Musicians need gigs and they need to go anywhere they can find them. The “romance" of the road becomes realistic with tales from Bucky Pizzarelli, Kenny Davern, Carmen Leggio and Jimmy Lewis. ...

Scott Whitfield & Friends: A Bi-Coastal Christmas

by Jack Bowers
December 31, 2020

If trombonist Scott Whitfield's A Bi-Coastal Christmas cannot quicken your inner holiday spirit, that will not be for lack of trying. Whitfield uses every ribbon in the packet and every tool in the shed to help make the season bright, from big band to quintet, from duo to solo (Whitfield's trombone all by itself). Two of the selections were recorded in 2004, four others in 2005, whereas Whitfield's brace of solo tracks was taped in 2020 as he cast off ...

Bucky Pizzarelli: Remembering Family Rhythms On The Roads Of New Jersey

by Arthur R George
April 14, 2020

Guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, from 1926 to his passing at age 94 on April 1, lived his entire life in New Jersey, and had said that he couldn't imagine living anywhere else. Forget the turnpike jokes. Remember instead the nearness to jazz in New York, the closeness of family, shared driving in the New Jersey night, the miles that make a life. Formed by a World War II-era swing style, influenced by Django Reinhardt and Freddie Green, and the ...

This Will Make You Laugh - Famous Jazz Fathers and Their Children

by Mary Foster Conklin
July 21, 2019

The Fathers Day broadcast included new releases from Ayelet Rose Gottlieb, Roxy Coss, Anat Cohen and Camila Meza, with birthday shout outs to the songwriters Irene Higgenbotham, Ivan Lins and Cy Coleman, pianists Geri Allen, Monika Herzig and Daryl Sherman, vocalists Nancy King, Alicia Olatuja, and harpist Carol Robbins, among others. Plus we hear from some famous jazz Fathers and their children, along with a look at who played in town that week. Playlist Sue Maskaleris “The Big ...

Bucky Pizzarelli: Dean Of The Seven-String

by Elliott Simon
August 2, 2008

Close to 65 years ago a 17 year-old guitarist named John “Bucky" Pizzarelli was tapped by big band leader Vaughn Monroe to sit in for a weekend. As a result, the jazz world gained what was to become one of its most significant practitioners, one who continues to perform and share his wisdom with a modesty that belies his stature. Born in Paterson, NJ, Pizzarelli is part of a tradition of great guitarists from that state that includes Tony Motolla, ...

Bucky Pizzarelli Performing at the Smithsonian Under a Cloud

by Erik R. Quick
May 2, 2007

The Statesmen of Jazz with Bucky Pizzarelli Smithsonian Jazz Café Washington D.C. April 6, 2007

Washington, D.C. consistently limps and trips from scandal to outrage. It is never surprising when yet another committee is formed to investigate the depths of the city's shallow political waters. The venerable Smithsonian Institution is not immune from such controversy. Although the rest of the country may think that the almost $700 million in annual government funding is utilized ...

Bucky Pizzarelli: Favorite Solos... Featuring Frank Vignola

by Ken Dryden
September 12, 2006

Bucky Pizzarelli Favorite Solos... Featuring Frank Vignola Mel Bay 2005

Bucky Pizzarelli, a first call guitarist for decades, meets the young, versatile guitarist Frank Vignola on this studio session made for DVD. The veteran 7-string player, who previously recorded a duo session with Vignola for Hyena (Moonglow), has developed a distinctive sound that is quickly identifiable. Although a generation younger, Vignola, who is introduced by Pizzarelli as the “American version of Django," ...

Highlights In Jazz 45th Anniversary Gala Thurs., Feb. 22nd 8pm

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
February 22, 2018

Thursday, February 22, 2018, at 8 P.M. featuring the Bucky Pizzarelli Trio with guitarist Russell Malone and bassist Martin Pizzarelli. Also Acclaimed Singer Allan Harris Plus a surprise special guest! Tribeca Performing Arts Center Borough of Manhattan Community College 199 Chambers Street New York, NY 10007 Box Office: 212-220-1460 Mark your calendar for other concerts scheduled for the 2018 Highlights In Jazz 46th season: Thursday, March 22, 2018, 8 P.M. The Millennials ...
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Highlights In Jazz - 45th Anniversary Gala in New York City

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 4, 2018

Announcing a lineup update: Vocalist Allan Harris tapped for opening concert, following the passing of the great Kevin Mahogany The Highlights In Jazz 45th Anniversary Gala launches the 46th season, Thursday, February 22, 2018, at 8 P.M., featuring the Bucky Pizzarelli Trio with guitarist Russell Malone, and bassist Martin Pizzarelli. Acclaimed singer Allan Harris just added to the gala lineup! Only at BMCC TRIBECA Performing Arts Center Borough of Manhattan Community College 199 Chambers Street
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Jazz This Week: Fuller, Jones and Wolf; "Swing Xing" with Bucky Pizzarelli; Jazz in Pink; and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
November 14, 2014

This week's calendar of jazz and creative music in St. Louis features two different all-star groups of visiting musicians, a return visit from one of the more prominent all-female ensembles in jazz, and a number of noteworthy shows from local bands and players. Let's go to the highlights... Tonight, saxophonist Tia Fuller (pictured), who's in town for a Jazz St. Louis educational residency and weekend gig at Jazz at the Bistro, will present a free workshop and performance at Saxquest; ...
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STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: A Trip to "Swing Xing" with Bucky Pizzarelli, Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
November 9, 2014

If you enjoy jazz guitar played in a traditional style, today's post might be right up your alley, as we feature not one, not two, but three guitarists - Bucky Pizzarelli, Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo - who will be performing together in a show called “Swing Xing: Three Generations of Jazz Guitar" next Saturday, November 15 at the Sheldon Concert Hall. Pizzarelli, who will turn 89 in January, is of course one of the elder statesmen on his instrument, ...
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Bucky Pizzarelli + Pearl Django

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers
March 5, 2014

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Jazz This Week: Bucky Pizzarelli and John Pizzarelli, Tatsuya Nakatani, Bhob Rainey, Dave Dickey Big Band, and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
December 19, 2013

This weekend's calendar of live jazz and creative music in St. Louis includes a few final chances to hear some holiday jazz, as well as music from a famed father-and-son team of guitarists and two evenings featuring touring free improvisors. Let's go to the highlights... Tonight, guitarists Bucky Pizzarelli and John Pizzarelli open a four-night engagement at Jazz at the Bistro, continuing through Saturday.  While John Pizzarelli is a St. Louis favorite who has appeared here many times at the Bistro ...
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STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Generations of Guitar with Bucky Pizzarelli and John Pizzarelli

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
December 8, 2013

Today, our video spotlight shines on father-and-son guitarists Bucky Pizzarelli and John Pizzarelli, who will be in St. Louis to perform together Wednesday, December 18 through Saturday, December 21 at Jazz at the Bistro. Both men have headlined individually at the venue before - Bucky was there most recently in 2007, while John has been a regular visitor to St. Louis, last playing at the Bistro in November 2012 and also appearing in recent years at the Sheldon Concert Hall ...
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Jazz This Week: Sachal Vasandani, Galactic, Kris Davis Quintet, Jan Shapiro, Bucky Pizzarelli and Denise Thimes, and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
February 14, 2013

It's a jam-packed week of jazz and creative music in St. Louis, with local debuts from two noteworthy touring musicians, the return of some familiar favorites, homecoming gigs for three local expats, and lots more. Let's go to the highlights... Tonight, singer Sachal Vasandani will make his St. Louis debut, beginning a four-night engagement at Jazz at the Bistro. Along with Gregory Porter, whom the Bistro presented for the first time in January, Vasandani is one of the most talked-about ...
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Jazz This Week: Bill Charlap Trio, Tony Desare and Bucky Pizzarelli, and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
April 28, 2011

It's been a week of waterlogged weather here in St. Louis, but the soggy circumstances can't put a damper on all the jazz and creative music coming up in town over the next few days. Let's go the highlights... Tonight, the fine pianist Bill Charlap and his trio open a four-night run continuing through Saturday at Jazz at the Bistro. While Charlap has played in St. Louis before, this is the first time his trio has performed at the Bistro. ...
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The Sheldon Offering Discounted Tickets for Tony Desare and Bucky Pizzarelli

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
April 20, 2011

The Sheldon Concert Hall and Metrotix are offering a special discount price on tickets to the performance by singer/pianist Tony DeSare (pictured) and guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli at the Sheldon on Saturday, April 30. The advertised ticket price is $45 for orchestra seats, $40 for the balcony, but online buyers can purchase tickets for just $25 each with the promotional code. To get the discounted price, go to www.metrotix.com/promotions, select “The Sheldon" from among the venues listed, and enter promo code ...
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