Pizzarelli Party

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All Music Guide - Michael G. Nastos
One of several projects for father and son guitarists Bucky Pizzarelli and John Pizzarelli, this effort lives up to its "party" title. It includes various sung and played show tunes, jams, and quite a few originals from the younger Pizzarelli in this famous jazz family. Martin Pizzarelli is added on bass, while vocalists John P., Rebecca Kilgore, and Jessica Molaskey convene for a three-generation front line that appears on select tracks. The potent front line is a dandy, with violinist Aaron Weinstein and tenor saxophonist Harry Allen providing the sweet harmonies and melodies, while pianist Larry Fuller adds more than ample support in the rhythm section with the ...
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All Music Guide - Michael G. Nastos
One of several projects for father and son guitarists Bucky Pizzarelli and John Pizzarelli, this effort lives up to its "party" title. It includes various sung and played show tunes, jams, and quite a few originals from the younger Pizzarelli in this famous jazz family. Martin Pizzarelli is added on bass, while vocalists John P., Rebecca Kilgore, and Jessica Molaskey convene for a three-generation front line that appears on select tracks. The potent front line is a dandy, with violinist Aaron Weinstein and tenor saxophonist Harry Allen providing the sweet harmonies and melodies, while pianist Larry Fuller adds more than ample support in the rhythm section with the guitarists. The clever songs that dominate this collection are, for the most, part endearing without being campy, while the high-level musicianship keeps things rollin' along from start to finish. Kilgore and Molaskey sing on two tunes, the cute "We Take on the Town" and the reflective standard "I Knew Him When," spanning the cunning to sad and lonely spectrum. When Weinstein and Allen play together, the result is pure attraction, whether during the easy blues "Strollin' Over to Nola," the hot and sweaty "Joe & Zoot," or the stomp down "Somebody Call Hanly," replete with hilarious "call for help" scat from John Pizzarelli. Both guitarists solo during the intro of "Sweet & Lovely" before Fuller takes over, evoking the title perfectly, while an upbeat jam on "I'll See You in My Dreams" has the band at full-bore open throttle, wittily quoting "After You've Gone." The lone feature for the elder Pizzarelli comes up on his original "Check Out This" in a daunting, easy as pie swing, while John Pizzarelli sings in his usual heartfelt, cool manner during "Under a Blanket of Blue." The recording succeeds on several levels because the program mixes up styles and soloists, with nobody really dominating, though the horns and especially the tasteful and complementary piano playing of Fuller deserve a closer listen. It's good to hear John Pizzarelli contributing new material aside from singing pop-jazz standards, and his dad is in good company with like-minded musicians from younger generations. The Pizzarelli Party is one with an extended invitation to all, and comes easily recommended.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 6/23/2009
  • Label: Arbors Records
  • UPC: 780941139129
  • Catalog Number: 19391
  • Sales rank: 119,548

Tracks

Disc 1
  1. 1 We Take on the Town - The Arbors All Stars (3:17)
  2. 2 Strollin' Over to Nola (Gonna Play Some Blues) - The Arbors All Stars (7:28)
  3. 3 Oh, Lady Be Good! - The Arbors All Stars (8:06)
  4. 4 Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams - The Arbors All Stars (4:48)
  5. 5 Sweet & Lovely - The Arbors All Stars (10:35)
  6. 6 Joe & Zoot - The Arbors All Stars (2:57)
  7. 7 I'm Making Believe - The Arbors All Stars (3:23)
  8. 8 You Be the Judge - The Arbors All Stars (5:47)
  9. 9 Somebody Call Hanly! - The Arbors All Stars (6:07)
  10. 10 Under a Blanket of Blue - The Arbors All Stars (3:28)
  11. 11 Check Out This - The Arbors All Stars (3:16)
  12. 12 I Knew Him When - The Arbors All Stars (3:23)
  13. 13 I'll See You in My Dreams - The Arbors All Stars (6:51)
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Album Credits

Performance Credits
The Pizzarellis Primary Artist, Indexed Contributor
Bucky Pizzarelli Acoustic Guitar, Soloist, Group Member
Harry Allen Tenor Saxophone
Larry Fuller Piano
John Pizzarelli Electric Guitar, Vocals, Soloist, Group Member
Martin Pizzarelli Bass, Group Member
Rebecca Kilgore Vocals, Group Member
Tony Tedesco Drums, Group Member
Jessica Molaskey Vocals, Group Member
Aaron Weinstein Violin, Group Member
Technical Credits
George Gershwin Composer
Bucky Pizzarelli Composer
Harold Arlen Composer
Gus Arnheim Composer
Harry Barris Composer
Jim Czak Engineer, Mastering
Ira Gershwin Composer
Mack Gordon Composer
E.Y. "Yip" Harburg Composer
Isham Jones Composer
Gus Kahn Composer
Jerry Livingston Composer
Billy Moll Composer
Al J. Neiburg Composer
John Pizzarelli Composer, Producer, Liner Notes, Author, Audio Production
Marty Symes Composer
Mat Domber Executive Producer
Rachel Domber Executive Producer
Ted Koehler Composer
Jules LeMare (Chas. N. Daniels) Composer
James V. Monaco Composer
Harry Tobias Composer
Jessica Molaskey Composer, Cover Design, Photo Courtesy
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