Born: Apr 6, 1960 in Paterson, NJ
Genres: Jazz
Styles: Standards, Swing
Instruments: Vocals, Guitar

The son of the fine guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, John Pizzarelli has become a popular attraction, singing swing era standards in a charming voice and developing into a fine guitarist himself. Taught guitar by his father, John sat in with Bucky and Zoot Sims at a 1980 concert, and has played duets with the older Pizzarelli on an occasional basis ever since. He worked with Tony Monte's trio starting in 1986, and then in 1990 started his own solo career, usually heading drum-less trios. John Pizzarelli's voice has developed with time, displaying both charm and self-effacing humor, and his regular group is capable of playing swing tunes at rather rapid tempos. He has recorded as a leader for Chesky, Stash, and Novus, and in 1997 appeared in the Broadway production of Johnny Mercer songs called Dream. Meets the Beatles was issued the following year, trailed in 1999 by P.S. Mr. Cole; Pizzarelli next resurfaced in early 2000 with Kisses in the Rain. Let There Be Love was released later that fall.

- Scott Yanow (All Music Guide)