A dazzlingly skilful guitarist, John Pizzarelli has played on records by Paul
McCartney, James Taylor and Curtis Stigers, whilst carving out a long career as
an old-fashioned smooth, swinging jazz master. Born in Paterson, New Jersey he
learned to play from his dad Bucky Pizzarelli, who had been an esteemed guitar
player since the 1950s and played in big bands and even performed at the White
House.
By his teenage years John was playing with his father and his colleagues such as
Benny Goodman, Les Paul and Zoot Sims. He released his debut album 'I'm Hip
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