Hailed by critics as one of the most accomplished interpreters of the Great American Songbook, John Pizzarelli is known for his brilliant guitar work and smooth vocals. In a career that has produced eighteen recordings and gained international recognition, John has brought classic standards and late night ballads to a new generation ready to swing and swoon. From Carnegie Hall to "Melrose Place," John has gained a wide following from his numerous stage, screen and television appearances and is setting the standard for stylish, modern jazz.

Despite his youth, John Pizzarelli has recorded nearly 40 albums of music, either as the leader or in tandem with other performers. Among others, Pizzarelli has recorded with such luminaries as George Shearing, Rosemary Clooney, and Buddy DeFranco, as well as the Boston Pops Orchestra. Many if not most of his albums have received good to excellent reviews and are very popular sellers. Additionally, he has been a guest performer on numerous records throughout his career.

Particularly lauded for his interpretations of jazz standards, Pizzarelli also composes his own songs, some of which have achieved a sort of modern "standard" status in their own right. He is also a fan of bossa nova and released an album entirely composed of that type of music.

Perhaps his most famous and highly-regarded album, though, is Dear Mr. Cole, an album featuring Pizzarelli's versions of some of Nat "King" Cole's most famous songs. Interestingly, the John Pizzarelli Trio only appears together on track one of the album, Style is Back in Style. The rest of the album features Pizzarelli performing with Christian McBride on bass and Benny Green on piano.

Pizzarelli is also known for his winning personality, and his great rapport with audiences during his live performances has gone a long way to garnering him cache with the jazz public.

Pizzarelli grew up in New Jersey and frequently expresses pride about this fact. A fan favorite at his live shows is the Cosgriff-Bernardi number I Like Jersey Best, a largely humorous tribute to the Garden State. He married singer Jessica Molaskey in 1998, and the couple have a daughter, Madeleine Elizabeth.

John Pizzarelli Trio 2006 Tour Schedule

• Mon 02/27/06 in Cleveland, OH at Nighttown
• Tue 02/28/06 in Cleveland, OH at Nighttown
• Fri 03/24/06 in Morristown, NJ at Community Theatre
• Sat 03/25/06 in Trenton, NJ at Patriots Theatre At War Memorial
• Thu 04/06/06 in Santa Barbara, CA at Lobero Theatre
• Fri 04/07/06 in Carmel, CA at Sunset Center
• Sat 04/08/06 in San Francisco, CA at Herbst Theatre
• Sun 04/09/06 in San Diego, CA at Humphrey's By The Bay
• Fri 04/21/06 in Nashville, TN at Ryman Auditorium
• Sun 05/07/06 in Eugene, OR at The Shedd
• Tue 05/09/06 in Seattle, WA at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley
• Wed 05/10/06 in Seattle, WA at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley
• Thu 05/11/06 in Seattle, WA at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley
• Fri 05/12/06 in Seattle, WA at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley
• Sat 05/13/06 in Seattle, WA at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley
• Sun 05/14/06 in Seattle, WA at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley
• Tue 05/23/06 in Boston, MA at Symphony Hall
• Wed 05/24/06 in Boston, MA at Symphony Hall
• Thu 05/25/06 in Boston, MA at Symphony Hall
• Thu 06/29/06 in Monterey, CA at Monterey Jazz Festival
• Wed 07/19/06 in Los Angeles, CA at Hollywood Bowl
• Thu 08/10/06 in Saint Irenee, QC at Francoys-Bernier Hall
• Fri 08/11/06 in Newport, RI at TBA
• Fri 09/22/06 in Las Vegas, NV at Sun Coast Hotel
• Sat 09/23/06 in Las Vegas, NV at Sun Coast Hotel
• Sun 09/24/06 in Las Vegas, NV at Sun Coast Hotel
• Fri 10/06/06 in Vancouver, BC at Symphony Hall
• Sat 10/07/06 in Vancouver, BC at Symphony Hall
• Fri 10/13/06 in Newark, NJ at New Jersey Performing Arts Center
• Thu 12/07/06 in Seattle, WA at Symphony Hall
• Fri 12/08/06 in Seattle, WA at Symphony Hall
• Sat 12/09/06 in Seattle, WA at Symphony Hall
• Sun 12/10/06 in Seattle, WA at Symphony Hall
• Fri 12/15/06 in Costa Mesa, CA at Orange County Performing Arts Ctr.
• Sat 12/16/06 in Costa Mesa, CA at Orange County Performing Arts Ctr.