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John Pizzarelli
b. 1960Paterson, NJItalian American descendantLiving
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Why Included
Jazz guitarist-vocalist; son of Bucky Pizzarelli; jazz ambassador and radio host
Biography
Multiple Grammy nominations; hosted SiriusXM jazz programs; championed the Great American Songbook
Notable For
- Jazz guitarist-vocalist
- son of Bucky Pizzarelli
- jazz ambassador and radio host
Honors & Recognition
- Multiple Grammy nominations
- hosted SiriusXM jazz programs
- championed the Great American Songbook
Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Pizzarelli Italian?
Yes — John Pizzarelli is of Italian heritage. Jazz guitarist-vocalist; son of Bucky Pizzarelli; jazz ambassador and radio host
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Music
- Specialty
- Jazz Guitar/Vocals
- Years
- b. 1960
- Birth Place
- Paterson, NJ
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Ancestry Verification
- Draft — Pending ReviewNeeds Review
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