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Dear Mr. Cole
Jazz guitarist Pizzarelli and his trio (Benny Green on piano, Christian McBride on bass) offer an 18-song love letter to Nat King Cole. You'll recognize most, if not all of these classic tunes. From "Little Girl" to "Route 66," Pizzarelli's smooth, swingin' vocal style holds up ably in comparision to Cole's unforgettable voice.
Reviews and Quotes
February 28, 2007 : Seattle Times - Looking for Jazz?
"John Pizzarelli wants you to listen to Frank Sinatra. And Cole Porter. And Nat King Cole. You'll be doing that by listening to him perform this week."
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February 23, 2007 : Chicago Sun-Times - Speaking with John Pizzarelli
"If you're going to pay tribute to one of the greats of the music business, you might as well start with the top of the heap. That's just what jazz guitarist-singer John Pizzarelli did with his latest release, 'Dear Mr. Sinatra'"
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February 12, 2007 : Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Singer Tells Tales from Songbook
"In its history, the Hal Leonard Jazz Series at the Pabst has never presented a more crowd-pleasing performer than John Pizzarelli. Or one who worked harder - while looking cooler - than the guitarist-singer did Saturday night, stuffing 850 customers into his hip pocket."
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February 5, 2007 : New York Times Review - Wrestling With Sinatra, but It's a Very Friendly Fight
"Sooner or later, every man who sings standards has to wrestle with the ghost of Frank Sinatra. And on Saturday evening at the Allen Room as part of Lincoln Center's American Songbook series, it was John Pizzarelli's turn. "
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Song Titles
Style Is Coming Back In Style
What Can I Say After I Say I'm Sorry?
Little Girl
You Must Be Blind
Sweet Georgia Brown
It's Only A Paper Moon
September Song
On The Sunny Side Of The Street
Nature Boy
This Way Out
Too Marvelous For Words
Route 66
Sweet Lorraine
Straighten Up And Fly Right
Honeysuckle Rose
L-O-V-E
Unforgettable
Portrait Of Jenny
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John Pizzarelli
John Pizzarelli has had a multi-faceted career as a jazz guitarist, vocalist and bandleader. Internationally known for classic standards, late-night b...