Bucky Pizzarelli, a jazz guitar giant and member of the New Jersey Hall of Fame who played with most of the greats in his decades-long career, has died. He was 94 and had been diagnosed with cornonavirus, but the exact cause of death has not been determined, his daughter said.
Pizzarelli had a smooth style that was in demand for sessions and performances. He performed at the White House for Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton, appeared with Johnny Carson’s “Tonight Show” band, and worked with Frank Sinatra, Les Paul, Benny Goodman, Miles Davis, Sarah Vaughan, Tony Bennett, Dizzy Gillespie, Nat King Cole and many others. .
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Pizzarelli had a smooth style that was in demand for sessions and performances. He performed at the White House for Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton, appeared with Johnny Carson’s “Tonight Show” band, and worked with Frank Sinatra, Les Paul, Benny Goodman, Miles Davis, Sarah Vaughan, Tony Bennett, Dizzy Gillespie, Nat King Cole and many others. .
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His seassion work included Ray Charles’s...
- 4/2/2020
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
On Saturday, October 17, Symphony Space presents Frank Sinatra at 100, a starry celebration of the iconic singer's centennial. Over the course of three three-hour sets - 2 pm, 5 pm, and 8 pm - no fewer than 100 songs from Sinatra's repertoire will be performed by an impressive roster of interpreters, including Peter Cincotti, Tony Danza, Rebecca Luker, Marilyn Maye, Tierney Sutton, and dozens more. Instrumental renditions by pianist Bill Charlap, the guitar duo of Bucky Pizzarelli amp Ed Laub, and saxophonists Harry Allen and Ted Nash will complement the vocal selections. The house band throughout the day will be led by Russ Kassoff on piano, withDick Sarpola on bass andJohn Redsecker on drums.
- 9/24/2015
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
On Monday night, funny lady Christine Pedi got to show off her musical chops as she celebrated the release of her new CD, 'Good To Mama' as part of the Broadway at Birdland concert series. She belted, she purred, she joked, she duetted with legendary guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, and she showed off her vast array of famous voices to the delight of a packed house. Scroll down for photos from the concert...
- 10/10/2014
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel has announced the line-up of performers for the upcoming season at the legendary Cafe Carlyle. Following Debby Boone's engagement from March 19-30th, the Cafe Carlyle will host the John Pizzarelli Quartet with special guest Bucky Pizzarelli, Paul Williams, Steve Tyrell, Lea Salonga, Rossano Sportiello, and John Lloyd Young for back to back engagements into June. Woody Allen amp the Eddy Davis New Orleans Jazz Band will continue with their Monday night spot until June 17th.
- 3/18/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
John Travolta and Bruce Willis have been chosen among this year's inductees to the New Jersey Hall Of Fame - but fellow Hollywood star Michael Douglas failed to land a hometown honour.
The Wall Street star was among the 30 nominees named in November who were up for a chance to be inducted into the hall, which honours stars hailing from the region.
But an online vote for the class of 2011 failed to select Douglas, who recently revealed he has beaten cancer.
Other stars who won places include veteran singer Tony Bennett, rapper/actress Queen Latifah, TV lifestyle guru Martha Stewart and jazz musician Bucky Pizzarelli.
The celebrities will be officially elected to the Hall of Fame at a ceremony in June, alongside sports stars and World War II Heroes.
The Wall Street star was among the 30 nominees named in November who were up for a chance to be inducted into the hall, which honours stars hailing from the region.
But an online vote for the class of 2011 failed to select Douglas, who recently revealed he has beaten cancer.
Other stars who won places include veteran singer Tony Bennett, rapper/actress Queen Latifah, TV lifestyle guru Martha Stewart and jazz musician Bucky Pizzarelli.
The celebrities will be officially elected to the Hall of Fame at a ceremony in June, alongside sports stars and World War II Heroes.
- 1/21/2011
- WENN
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