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Monday, September 26, 2005
  • John Pizzarelli -- publicity photo
    John Pizzarelli (Timothy White)

    It's a Family Affair

    Jazz singer, guitarist and all-around entertainer John Pizzarelli has been the leading interpreter of the American songbook for the past twenty-five years. Today, he's joined by his father, legendary guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, to discuss his harmonious gene pool and perform cuts from his latest CD, "Knowing You." Also, a visit from members of New York's all-male vocal sextet Lionheart, who share some seldom-heard music from sixteenth-century Spain.

John Pizzarelli

The singer and guitarist has built a career by singing classic standards from the Great American songbook. He joins us today along with hisfather Bucky Pizzarelli.
» John Pizzarelli's Web site

Lionheart

Lionheart, an acclaimed a cappella ensemble of just six men, joins us to share music of 16th-century Spain.
» Lionheart's Web site

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