John Pizzarelli

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

Musical Influence

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

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

Awards

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 Career

A radio personality who got his start in the medium in 1984, Pizarelli is co-host, alongside wife Jessica Molaskey, of Radio Deluxe with John Pizzarelli.

Television Appearances

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