John Pizzarelli
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Guitarists · b. 1960

John Pizzarelli

American jazz guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and bandleader

Born
6 April 1960
Paterson
Country
United States
Active
1980–
Record labels
RCA Records, Telarc International Corporation, P-Vine Records
Discography
37 albums

Biography

John Pizzarelli is a jazz musician who plays guitar, seven-string guitar and voice. John Pizzarelli was born on 6 April 1960 in Paterson. The music is usually filed under jazz and big band music. Record labels: RCA Records, Telarc International Corporation and P-Vine Records. The discography here lists 37 albums, from “My Blue Heaven” (1990) to “Dear Mr. Bennett” (2026).

John Paul Pizzarelli Jr. (born April 6, 1960) is an American jazz guitarist and vocalist. He has recorded over twenty solo albums and has appeared on more than forty albums by other recording artists, including Paul McCartney, James Taylor, Rosemary Clooney; his father, jazz guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli; and his wife, singer Jessica Molaskey.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

My Blue Heaven 1990 · Chesky Records All of Me 1992 · Novus Naturally 1993 · Novus New Standards 1994 · Novus Dear Mr. Cole 1995 · RCA Novus I Like Jersey Best 1995 · Stash Records Nirvana 1995 · LRC Ltd. After Hours 1996 · Novus Let's Share Christmas 1996 · Jazz Heritage One Night With You - The John Pizzarelli Collection 1996 · Chesky Records Our Love Is Here To Stay 1997 · RCA Meets the Beatles 1998 · RCA Victor Passionate Guitars 1998 · Groove Jams P.S. Mr. Cole 1999 Kisses in the Rain 2000 · Telarc Jazz Let There Be Love 2000 · Telarc Jazz Hit That Jive, Jack! 2002 · P‐VINE RECORDS I'm Hip (Please Don't Tell My Father) 2002 · P‐VINE RECORDS
Live at Foxwoods Resort Casino featuring The Wonder of it All 2002 · Live
Sing! Sing! Sing! 2002 · P‐VINE RECORDS The Rare Delight of You 2002 · Telarc Jazz Bossa Nova 2004 · Telarc Jazz Knowing You 2005 · Telarc Jazz Dear Mr. Sinatra 2006 · Telarc Jazz Rhythm is Our Business 2006 · Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Blue Too 2007
Generations 2007 · Arbors Records With a Song in My Heart 2008 · Telarc Jazz
Last Train Home 2009
Rockin' in Rhythm: a Tribute to Duke Ellington 2010 · Telarc Double Exposure 2012 · Telarc Midnight McCartney 2015 · Concord Records Sinatra & Jobim @ 50 2017 · Concord Jazz Better Days Ahead: Solo Guitar Takes on Pat Metheny 2021 · Ghostlight Records Stage & Screen 2023 · Palmetto Records
Some Other Time 2024
Dear Mr. Bennett 2026 · Seven String Ltd.

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Albums where John Pizzarelli is credited as a sideman

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does John Pizzarelli play?

John Pizzarelli is known for playing guitar, seven-string guitar and voice.

When and where was John Pizzarelli born?

John Pizzarelli was born 6 April 1960 in Paterson.

What are John Pizzarelli's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include My Blue Heaven (1990), All of Me (1992), Naturally (1993), New Standards (1994) and Dear Mr. Cole (1995).

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