There is another Pizzarelli I'd like you to meet. You see, Mr. John Pizzarelli hails from a rich musical heritage and is one of many accomplished musicians in his family. His teacher and most influential mentor has been his father, Mr. Bucky Pizzarelli, himself a guitar aficionado. Check out his resume and discography here.
Currently, my favorite album of Bucky's is from 2009, on which he and his "rag-tag" band (which includes his sons), The West Texas Tumbleweeds, make a distinct move away from jazz to another form of roots music: Western Swing. The songs are in the tradition of Bob Wills & The Texas Playboys and Asleep at the Wheel It's simply a hoot to hear New York City's First Family of Jazz singing, "I'm takin her leavin' with a grain of salt...and a shot of tequila...!" Pizzarelli has the chops for jazz, but the man can also pick and grin with as much style as Chet Atkins! Check out the album Diggin' Up Bones:
Then enjoy this little number from Bucky and St. Louis brothers, Tom and Ray Kennedy.
2 comments:
You mentioned two of our favorites: Asleep at the Wheel and Chet Atkins. Thanks for sharing the Pizzarelli's. I had never heard of them.
Sweet! I love finding out that others enjoy the same music I do! I know hardly anyone who listens to AAtW or CA!
Btw, there are more Pizzarelli's to come!
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