JOHN PIZZARELLI - Dear Mr. Bennett - CD [MAR 6]

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John Pizzarelli returns with one of his finest albums yet, Dear Mr. Bennett—a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Tony Bennett, whom he knew personally. The cover even features artwork drawn by Mr. Bennett himself. A celebrated name in jazz, Pizzarelli has collaborated with music’s biggest stars and toured for years with Frank Sinatra. This release follows his acclaimed tributes Dear Mr. Sinatra, Dear Mr. McCartney, and Dear Mr. Cole.

This will be a two-project series based on the music of Tony Bennett. John is a well-known artist in the Jazz space and a staple in the NY scene. His father was a renowned studio musician and go-to person for years. Tony Bennett came to a show of John's and sketched a picture of him performing on a napkin during the show. That picture will serve as the cover of the album. 

•    The first album will consist of 12 songs, 2 IG's and a focus track. The second project will consist of 5 tracks and with 2 IG's and focus track as well and will drop right around what would have been Tony's 100th Birthday.
 
•    John is an accomplished jazz guitarist and vocalist.

Tracklist: 

01. Watch What Happens
02. The Best Is Yet to Come
03. It Amazes Me
04. Firefly
05. The Boulevard of Broken Dreams
06. Because of You
07. It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)
08. Waltz for Debby
09. Young and Foolish
10. When in Rome
11. (I Left My Heart) In San Francisco
12. Shakin’ The Blues Away