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John Pizzarelli Trio at Blues Alley
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Where
Blues Alley
1073 Wisconsin Avenue Nw
Washington, DC
Map
202-337-4141
When
Thu, September 17, 2020
10:00 PM
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Musicians
John Pizzarelli
guitarAbout
Using performers like Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra and Joao Gilberto and the songs of composers from Richard Rodgers, George Gershwin to James Taylor, Antonio Carlos Jobim and Lennon & McCartney as touchstones, John Pizzarelli has established himself as one of the prime interpreters of the Great American Songbook and beyond, bringing to his work the cool jazz flavor of his brilliant guitar playing and singing. For Pizzarelli though, his hero and foundation was Nat King Cole and the comparison to his iconic trio is the highest of compliments. Ive always said in my concerts that Nat King Cole is why I do what I do. But Pizzarelli adds, We arent trying to copy him. His sound was singular and inspired. Ive always said were an extension, a 21st century version of what that group was....