John Pizzarelli

Guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli has been hailed by the Boston Globe for reinvigorating the Great American Songbook and re-popularizing jazz.

Artistic Contributions

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
• António Carlos Jobim
• 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
• Dave Van Ronk

He has also collaborated with leading jazz artists such as:

• Rosemary Clooney
• Ruby Braff
• Johnny Frigo
• Buddy DeFranco
• Harry Allen
• 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.

Media Presence

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
• Great Performances
• The talk shows of Jay Leno
• David Letterman
• Regis Philbin
• The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Event Restrictions

Please be aware of the following age-related restrictions for this event: Ages 10+.