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Bucky Pizzarelli

1926–2020Paterson, NJItalian American descendantHistoric
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Why Included

7-string jazz guitar pioneer; recorded with Sinatra, Benny Goodman, and Stephane Grappelli

Biography

NEA Jazz Master; 7-string guitar innovator; recorded with virtually every jazz giant

Notable For

  • 7-string jazz guitar pioneer
  • recorded with Sinatra, Benny Goodman, and Stephane Grappelli

Honors & Recognition

  • NEA Jazz Master
  • 7-string guitar innovator
  • recorded with virtually every jazz giant

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bucky Pizzarelli Italian?

Yes — Bucky Pizzarelli is of Italian heritage. 7-string jazz guitar pioneer; recorded with Sinatra, Benny Goodman, and Stephane Grappelli

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Quick Facts

Field
Music
Specialty
Jazz Guitar
Years
1926–2020
Birth Place
Paterson, NJ
Origin
Italian American descendant
Ancestry Verification
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