John Pizzarelli

When everyone else has left the club, when it's just you and your thoughts alone for an hour, that's when you're under the sway of the after-hours vibe. It's a time when you get to exhale and contemplate the day's events. John Pizzarelli has occasionally found himself in this realm of reflection. His new collection of tunes, After Hours, has an utterly intimate tone. Richly demonstrating the power of subtletly, Pizzarelli and his ensemble, along with several special guests, have strung together a series of songs that offers a narrative on the emotional contours of romance.
His album choices make for quite compelling stuff, and are at the center of After Hours' hazy blue mood. There's plenty of emotion coming from every one's heart. With each of John Pizzarelli's records capturing the attention of more and more listeners, his strengths are many. Whether it's lowdown and reflective, like his take on the Gershwin brothers' "But Not For Me," or guardedly optimistic like "Be My Baby Tonight," he's a convincer.

   Pizzarelli Discography

The artist profiles on these pages were excerpted from the Carnegie Hall Tribute program. We present them here in an effort to recognize the artists that keep the music of Lady Ella alive through their repertoire.