John Pizzarelli - With a Song in My Heart
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Free Music Review: Nothing but the best
Hit: 5 Stars
John's vocals are not overpowering, as this is not his style. Yet, they are straight forward and at times vibrant, compelling, and original. This CD represents John at his very best and most original.
The arrangements are tasteful and the musicians terrific, as they allow
the beauty of known and less known Richard Rodgers songs to shine throughout the recording. A joyful experience....go out and buy it!
Free Music Review: LOVE John Pizzarelli
Hit: 5 Stars
Listening to Bucky's kid puts a song in my heart. And I'm not even a jazz fan. Classy takes on everything, amazing guitar, wonderful scat. I love it. A huge upper to hear such profound talent worn like a loose garment.Free Music Review: Distinctive as always.
Hit: 4 Stars
This is the latest album from multi-talented 48 year old jazz guitarist and vocalist.
You know what to expect from Pizzarelli by now, but everything he does is so classy that he doesn't need to change a thing.
These 12 numbers have all the Pizzarelli hallmarks - unfussy arrangements, pithy solos and a judicious mixture of wit and sentiment. On this set, as always, his music is smooth and cool, embracing the heart of jazz.
In his notes he really hasn't explored what he considers the "upper tier" of The Great American Songbook.
"Often compared to Chet Baker, who inspired several tracks on this recording, Pizzarelli's voice lacks the emotional depth of the late singer/trumpeter, yet neverthless pulls the listener in through intimate conversation. From start to finish, Pizzarelli displays a gentle reverence for his material, both melody and lyric--we never fail "to recognize the tune". And the arrangements never interfere, never interrupt or overshadow the conversation".- JazzPolice
Pizzarelli explores all facets of the genre as he laces his sound with classics Richard Rodgers as well Nat King Cole and Gershwin tunes, but mostly seems to promote late night ballads. The album starts off kind of quick and upbeat, but turns into slow tracks that could rock you to a sound slumber. These tracks, which are the bulk of the album, resemble being the audience member in a club late at night.
He calls upon the superior arranging acumen of Don Sebesky and the seminal musicianship of veterans such as Larry Fuller, Tony Tedesco and his father Bucky Pizzarelli.
John brings a sweet voice to the album and resembles a very soft Sinatra. He's not belting out show stopping numbers that make heads turn, but he has a certain innocence that lies within his voice which can be soothing.
"Pizzarelli isn't belting out show tunes making people sway in the wind of his cathartic mystical notes excursion. Melancholy is present at the backend of the album, two thirds, making it seem like darkness is washing over.
No question about it, the talent is definitely there".-John Berkowitz
Musicians: John Pizzarelli (guitar and vocals), Larry Fuller (piano), Martin Pizzarelli (bass), Tony Tedesco (drums), John Mosca (trombone and baritone horn), Andy Fusco (alto and tenor saxophone, clarinet), Kenny Berger (baritone saxophone and bass clarinet), Tony Kadleck (trumpet and flugelhorn). With special guests: Cesar Camargo Mafiano (piano), Bucky Pizzarelli (guitar), and Don Sebesky (Swing Seven Arrangements).
Dear Mr. Sinatra
Free Music Review: A Very Jolly Rodgers
Hit: 4 Stars
John Pizzarelli continues to turn out wonderfully fresh versions of everything he touches. His singing and playing bring new life to some of Richard Rodgers old songs and resurrects wonderful half-forgotten songs like "Nobody's Heart" and "She Was Too Good To Me". This time he works with more than his quartet with some great arrangements by Don Sebesky. But it's John, himself, who makes this a highly recommended disc.Free Music Review: I got this for my mom !
Hit: 4 Stars
She is a huge fan of this type of music, and John Pizzarelli in particular. I remember seeing him at small North Jersey clubs, sometimes with his father, the legendary Bucky, back in the 80's. He is a GREAT guitar player. I wish he would release an all-instrumental album, harkening back to his early days. If you like his other albums, you'll like this one too.
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