My Blue Heaven

by John Pizzarelli

Overview

Just prior to signing with RCA/Novus, John Pizzarelli recorded two sets for Chesky that featured him playing in the swing style that he would soon make quite popular. Although joined by all-stars (pianist Dave McKenna, bassist Milt Hinton, drummer Connie Kay, his father, guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, and flugelhornist Clark Terry) rather than his regular trio, Pizzarelli's likable vocals and relaxed guitar solos are not overshadowed. In fact, this is a delightful date, with memorable renditions of such songs as "I'm An Errand Boy for Rhythm," "Lady Be Good," "The Best Man," "Gee Baby Ain't I Good to You" and "Candy." Easily recommended to John Pizzarelli fans. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	08/01/2025
Label:	Chesky Records
UPC:	4895241439810

Album Credits

Performance Credits

John Pizzarelli   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals
Bucky Pizzarelli   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Guitar,Vocals
Connie Kay   Guest Artist,Drums
Milt Hinton   Guest Artist,Bass
Dave McKenna   Guest Artist,Piano
Clark Terry   Guest Artist,Trumpet

Technical Credits

James Van Heusen   Composer
Nat King Cole   Composer
Billy Strayhorn   Composer
Nicholas Prout   Editing,Mastering Engineer
Norman Chesky   Executive Producer
Al Cohn   Composer
Bucky Pizzarelli   Composer
Slam Stewart   Composer
Steve Kaiser   A&R
Ray Noble   Composer
Andy Razaf   Composer
Bob Katz   Engineer
Bill Allen   Assistant Engineer
Bob Russell   Composer
Duke Ellington   Composer
Barry Wolifson   Tape Transfer
Joan Whitney   Composer
Fred Wise   Composer
Mack David   Composer
Walter Donaldson   Composer
George Gershwin   Composer
Ira Gershwin   Composer
John Pizzarelli   Composer
Dick Lieb   Arranger,Transcription
Johnny Burke   Composer
Lisa J. Marks   Project Manager
Ernesto Bazan   Photography
Ian O'Flynn   Production Assistant
Rick Eckerle   Assistant Engineer
Keddins Etienne   Production Assistant
Steve Guttenberg   Assistant Producer
Larry Smith   Technical Consultant
Brigid Kavanagh   Design,Artwork
Joseph David   Production Assistant
Bryn Chernoff   Production Assistant
David King   Photography
Jeral Benjamin   Coordination
Bret Primack   Liner Notes
Jack Sims   Composer
Aldo Sampieri   Art Direction
John Sims   Composer
Luciana Pampalone   Cover Photo
Kevin King Hernandez   Production Assistant
Tom Mulholland   Production Assistant
Ron Alfred   Composer
Ricardo Cox   Production Assistant
David Lieb   Transcription
Sang Joon Park   Production Assistant
Dick Abels   Assistant Producer
Lisa Hershfield   Production Assistant
Gerry Mulligan   Composer
Dave Frishberg   Composer
Alex Kramer   Composer
David Chesky   Producer
Don Redman   Composer
Milt Raskin   Composer
Tiny Kahn   Composer
George A. Whiting   Composer
Dennis Ferrante   Assistant Engineer