John Pizzarelli

Overview

Jazz Guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli has been hailed by the Boston Globe for reinvigorating the Great American Songbook and re-popularizing jazz. 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, Antnio Carlos Jobim, and the Beatles.

Collaborations and Achievements

In addition to being a bandleader and solo performer, Pizzarelli has been a special guest on recordings for major pop names such as Natalie Cole, Kristin Chenoweth, Tom Wopat, Rickie Lee Jones, and Dave Van Ronk. He has also worked with leading jazz artists such as Rosemary Clooney, Ruby Braff, Johnny Frigo, Buddy DeFranco, Harry Allen, and, of course, his father Bucky Pizzarelli.

He won a Grammy Award in the Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album category as co-producer of James Taylor’s "American Standard" in 2021.

Radio and Television Appearances

A radio personality who got his start in the medium in 1984, Pizzarelli is co-host, alongside wife Jessica Molaskey, of "Radio Deluxe with John Pizzarelli." He has performed on America's most popular national television shows such as "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," "Conan," and "Great Performances." His talk show appearances include "The Jay Leno Show," "The David Letterman Show," "Live with Regis Philbin," and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Ticket and Event Information

Dinner or two-drink minimum required in addition to the tickets, plus a $0.49 music royalty fee per patron. Doors open for dinner 1 1/2 hour before the first show and 1/2 hour before the second show if there is a second show. Except for Private Events. Ticket sales are final.

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