
World-renowned guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli has established himself as a prime contemporary interpreter of the Great American Songbook, with a wide-ranging repertoire. For this performance, he honors the legendary singer Nat King Cole with a selection of his classics. At age 24, Veronica Swift is being recognized around the country as one of the top young jazz singers on the scene. In this double-bill, Veronica Swift will perform with her band, followed by the John Pizzarelli Trio.
Media partner WGBH
“There are few artists who have honored the legacy of Nat King Cole into the modern era the way singer-guitarist John Pizzarelli has.”
DC Metro
“It’s not often you hear one so young interpret the sounds of a seasoned jazz performer and make everything she touches her own [...] that’s Veronica Swift! ”
Variety
Negro Spiritual Songbook, a modern exploration of traditional Black American sacred music
Maria Schneider Orchestra
Data Lords
Chucho Valdés
The Creation
An Evening with Branford Marsalis
Artemis
Renee Rosnes, piano
Alexa Tarantino, alto saxophone/flute
Nicole Glover, tenor saxophone
Ingrid Jensen, trumpet
Noriko Ueda, bass
Allison Miller, drums
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