To succeed as a singer in jazz (jazz-pop) music, John Pizzarelli has all the right qualifications. A legendary father, the guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, a brilliant guitar technique himself, perfect pitch, and good taste, steeped in the history of American music. Plus enough of a voice to get by. Tonight he’s the singer “Upfront”, living proof of Donald Helme’s point that a great voice is unnecessary to make a successful career in the business.
RTÉ lyric fm, Monday 12th November, 7pm-8pm