John Pizzarelli & The George Shearing Quintet
Release Date: 28 April 2014
Label: Telarc
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 089408354625
Genres: Jazz Contemporary
Description
The best of two generations have come together on this recording from 2002, which is now available at mid-price. Vocalist/guitarist John Pizzarelli teamed up with pianist George Shearing to make an album in the tradition of the classic quintet and vocalist recordings, made by the likes of Nat King Cole, Nancy Wilson and the late Peggy Lee.
Over the course of fifteen tracks, Pizzarelli and Shearing lay down a mix of great standards (including "Be Careful, It's My Heart", "If Dreams Come True" and "Lost April") as well as a couple of memorable originals ("The Rare Delight of You" and "I Predict"), all in vibrant arrangements that are nostalgic and fresh at the same time.
Backing Pizzarelli and Shearing on 'The Rare Delight of You' is an outstanding quintet: vibraphonist Ted Piltzecker, guitarist Reg Schwager, bassist Neil Swainson and drummer Dennis Mackrel. Together they create a laid-back but consistent foundation for the album's two innovative frontmen.
Tracklisting
Christoph von Dohnányi
Christoph von Dohnányi
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra & Erich Kunzel
Yoel Levi & Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Jacques Loussier Trio
Lang Lang
Andre Previn & Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra & Erich Kunzel
Sultan Stevenson
John Patitucci
Tommy Whittle & Alan Barnes
Xhosa Cole
John Clayton & Mulgrew Miller
George Cables
Sylvaine Helary & Orchestre Incandescent
The Exu
