Martin Pizzarelli
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Martin Pizzarelli is a jazz
double-bassist who is best known for his work with his brother John Pizzarelli
, appearing on many of his albums in a swing trio
that includes pianist
s Ray Kennedy and Larry Fuller
. He has recorded one album as bandleader
for Victoria Records with Kennedy and his father, legendary swing guitarist
Bucky Pizzarelli
. He was born in Paterson, New Jersey
. He has also appeared on all albums released by John's wife, Jessica Molaskey
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Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
double-bassist who is best known for his work with his brother John Pizzarelli
John Pizzarelli
John Paul Pizzarelli, Jr. is an American jazz guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and bandleader. He has had a lengthy career as a recording artist, performing for a variety of labels that include Telarc Records, RCA Records and Chesky Records, among others...
, appearing on many of his albums in a swing trio
Jazz trio
The term "piano trio" in jazz usually refers to a group comprising a pianist, a double bass player and a drummer. The pianist is usually considered the leader of these trios, and trios are usually named after their pianist...
that includes pianist
Pianist
A pianist is a musician who plays the piano. A professional pianist can perform solo pieces, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers, solo instrumentalists, or other performers.-Choice of genres:...
s Ray Kennedy and Larry Fuller
Larry Fuller
Larry Fuller is an American choreographer, theatre director, dancer, and actor.Fuller began his career as a dancer/actor, appearing on Broadway in Carousel, The Music Man, Kean, Bravo Giovanni, and Funny Girl...
. He has recorded one album as bandleader
Bandleader
A bandleader is the leader of a band of musicians. The term is most commonly, though not exclusively, used with a group that plays popular music as a small combo or a big band, such as one which plays jazz, blues, rhythm and blues or rock and roll music....
for Victoria Records with Kennedy and his father, legendary swing guitarist
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
Bucky Pizzarelli
Bucky Pizzarelli
John Paul "Bucky" Pizzarelli is an American Jazz guitarist and banjoist, and the father of jazz guitarist John Pizzarelli and upright bassist Martin Pizzarelli. Pizzarelli has also worked for NBC as a staffman for Dick Cavett and also ABC with Bobby Rosengarden in...
. He was born in Paterson, New Jersey
Paterson, New Jersey
Paterson is a city serving as the county seat of Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, its population was 146,199, rendering it New Jersey's third largest city and one of the largest cities in the New York City Metropolitan Area, despite a decrease of 3,023...
. He has also appeared on all albums released by John's wife, Jessica Molaskey
Jessica Molaskey
Jessica Molaskey is a professional singer of torch songs and show tunes. She has appeared in a dozen Broadway shows such as the revival of Sunday in the Park With George and Cats and has premiered theater pieces off-Broadway, including the Jason Robert Brown 1995 musical Songs for a New World, and...
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Martin Pizzarelli albums
Released | Album | Notes | Label |
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2004-05-24 | Triple Play (Martin Pizzarelli) Triple Play is the debut album by jazz double-bassist Martin Pizzarelli, who typically can be found performing in trios led by his brother John Pizzarelli... " |
Victoria Records Victoria Records Victoria Records was the name of at least three record labels:* Victoria Records - a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania based company.* Victoria Records - a St. Louis, Missouri based company.... |
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With Jessica Molaskey
Released | Album | Notes | Label |
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2007-05-08 | Sitting in Limbo Sitting In Limbo is the 2007 album by torch song singer Jessica Molaskey, featuring herself and her husband John Pizzarelli. Also on the album is John's younger brother Martin Pizzarelli, interspered with guest appearances by tenor saxophonist Harry Allen.... " |
P.S. Classics | |
2004-10-05 | P.S. Classics | ||
2003-05-20 | A Good Day (Jessica Molaskey album) A Good Day is the second album by Jessica Molaskey, the first recording done for her new label P.S. Classics. As can be said for all of her albums to date, she is accompanied by her husband John Pizzarelli . Her father-in-law, Bucky Pizzarelli also lent his guitar-playing expertise to this recording... " |
P.S. Classics | |
2002-06-04 | Image Records | ||