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Bucky Pizzarelli
Bucky Pizzarelli is an internationally renowned man of
music. His instrument of choice is the guitar, and his style is jazz. For
more than half a century, "Bucky," as he is affectionately known, has been
a part of the fraternity of musicians who have kept mainstream and
traditional jazz alive.
The list of big bands and vocalists with whom Bucky has performed and recorded reads like a veritable Who's Who of
Jazz. He joined Vaughn Monroe's band while still in high school and
later played with studio bands at the major networks.
There he distinguished himself as one of the best rhythm
guitarists in the business. Not content with studio work alone, he jammed
with and accompanied the best in the pop and jazz world including
George Barnes, Stephane Grappelli, Slam Stewart, Zoot
Sims, Flip Phillips, and his sons Martin and
John
Pizzarelli. Dedicated to swing and American popular songs,
Bucky is one of the most sought-after guitarists in the business and
continues to enchant audiences worldwide.
Bucky Pizzarelli - Master Jazz Guitar Solo Collection - Book and Online Audio
Chord melody solos include:
"All The Things You Are, All This and Heaven Too, Autumn Nocturne, Bewitched,
Bizarre, Cry Me A River, Blues Chromatique, Dancing In the Dark, Darn That Dream,
Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me, The End of a Love Affair, Guess I'll Go Back
Home (This Summer), Happy Bass Note Waltz, Haunted Heart, I Could Write
a Book, I Don't Know How to Love Him, I Had Picked You, If You Could See Me Now,
Indy Annie, Jersey Bounce, Noynyo's Waltz, One Morning in May, Over and Over Blues,
Red Beans and Rice, 'Round Midnight, Smoke Eyes, Sophisticated Lady / Prelude To
A Kiss, Stompin' For Boz, Sweet Lorraine, Tears, Warm Valley, What Are You Doing
The Rest of Your Life, You Must Believe in Spring". Some solos are for
6-string guitar and some are for 7-string guitar. All of the 7-string guitar solos can also be
played on 6-string guitar since Bucky's 7th string is tuned to "A" like the 5th
string - just an octave lower. So all of the notes on the 7th string could be
played at the same fret on the 5th string.
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Bucky Pizzarelli - 7 String Jazz Guitar Master!
Compiled & Edited By
Steven Herron
Bucky Pizzarelli was born in Patterson, N.J. on January 9,
1926 and was introduced to the guitar at the age of 9 by his two uncles who were
both guitarists. His very first professional work was as a rhythm guitar player
in 1941 in regional dance bands. By the time Pizzarelli was 17 he had signed up
with Vaughan Monroe's popular dance band. He toured with this band for about
three months and after that was drafted into the Army.
After leaving the armed forces in 1946 Bucky Pizzarelli
rejoined Vaughan Monroe's band and performed with them up until 1951. In 1952 he
decided to move back to his home town of Paterson, New Jersey where he played in
a local trio led by Joe Mooney. He was then offered a job by NBC as head
guitarist for a 5 days a week TV program. He took the position and found that he
was at the same time able to do jazz club and recording work.
Pizzarelli played with diverse groups on the East Coast
including The Les Elgart Band. From 1956 to 1959 he went on the tour circuit
with a group called "The Three Sons". After that tour was over Bucky returned to
studio and recording work, performing with most of the leading East Coast studio
guitar players consisting of Al Caiola, Tony Mottola, and Mundell Lowe. By luck
in 1967 he heard
George Van Eps playing his 7 string guitar in a New York club. Fascinated by
the extra harmonies obtained with the additional low "A" bass string Pizzarelli
was now on a mission to master the 7 stringed instrument!
Bucky Pizzarelli Plays "In A Mellow Tone"
While developing his technique on the 7 string guitar Bucky
Pizzarelli renewed an old relationship with guitar player
George Barnes,
whose long time guitar duet partner Carl Kress had just recently passed away. In
1970 Pizzarelli decided to accept an offer to sign up with The Benny Goodman
Orchestra and other than for a break in 1971 stayed till 1974 with this famous
band.
Bucky Pizzarelli has appeared at many famous global jazz
celebrations and performed solo recitals in jazz clubs and concerts on the 7
string guitar throughout the USA. When he plays gigs by himself, Bucky usually
performs some classical guitar pieces on a nylon string guitar. In the last few
years he has appeared and recorded often with his son
John Pizzarelli
Jr. His son, a talented jazz guitar player in his own right, has actually become
a very successful singer in current years. On his recordings Pizzarelli Jr. is
supported by many leading jazz artists including his dad.
One of his recordings, Green Guitar Blues, included playing
from his only daughter Mary who is a concert classic guitar player. Ever since
his two sons, John Pizzarelli and bassist Martin Pizzarelli, have often appeared
with him and he has also likewise played with singer Jessica Molaskey who is his
daughter in law. At almost 90 years old, Bucky Pizzarelli still remains quite
active in the jazz guitar music scene playing clubs frequently!
Jazz Guitar Chords & Arpeggio Patterns - Stacy McKee
- This unique book includes 300 jazz guitar chord
formations and matching single note arpeggio patterns in a quick reference
format that no one has ever done before! Cross indexing makes this manual
extremely easy to use and regardless of what style of music you play, we know
you will find this to be a valuable, "must have" addition to your library.
Stacy McKee was the featured guitarist with "Les Brown and The Band Of Renown"
and for a limited time only, we will include an exclusive copy of his book
FREE with your first order!
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