Bucky Pizzarelli....

A superior guitarist appreciated by swing musicians in particular, Bucky Pizzarelli has been a fixture in jazz and the studios since the early '50s. Self-taught, Pizzarelli has long been a master of the seven-string guitar. He toured with Vaughn Monroe before and after a stint in the military. In 1952, Pizzarelli joined the staff of NBC and 12 years later he switched to ABC; in addition, he worked with the Three Sounds(1956-1957) and had several tours with Benny Goodman.
In the 1970s he was more active in jazz, co-leading a duo with George Barnes and working with Zoot Sims, Bud Freeman, and Stéphane Grappelli, among many others. Pizzarelli has since kept up a busy recording schedule and plays often at jazz parties. Bucky has also recorded with his son, John Pizzarelli, on an occasional basis since the early '80s, including the albums Nirvana (1995), Solos & Duets (1996), Contrasts (1999),Passionate Guitars (2001), and Generations (2007). Also in 2007 the senior Pizzarelli recorded 5 for Freddie: Bucky's Tribute to Freddie Green on the Arbors label.

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The Sidney Bechet Society Presents Bria Skonberg and Bucky Pizzarelli

Bria Skonberg and Bucky Pizzarelli star at the next

SIDNEY BECHET SOCIETY JAZZ CONCERT

MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2011 at 7:15 P.M.

Symphony Space, Peter Jay Sharp Theatre, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street, New York, NY 10025 - www.symphonyspace.org

   

Young Canadian Trumpet Sensation

BRIA SKONBERG

joined by New York legend

BUCKY PIZZARELLI

The Sidney Bechet Society begins another great season of traditional,

hot jazz with young Canadian trumpet star, Bria Skonberg, leading a

powerhouse band, playing the jazz of the 20's, 30's and 40's.

The frontline includes clarinetist Evan Arntzen, trombonist Jim Fryer,

and multi-instrumental genius Scott Robinson on reeds.

Legendary guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli helms a veteran rhythm section of

Pete Sokolow on piano, Jerry Bruno on bass and Jackie Williams on drums.

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