John Paul Pizzarelli Jr. (born April 6, 1960) is an American jazz guitarist, singer, songwriter. He is probably best known for his leadership of the John Pizzarelli Trio, featuring his brother Martin on bass and Ray Kennedy on the eighty-eight and for his performance as the singer on the Foxwoods Casino TV and radio commercials. He is the son of legendary jazz guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli Despite his young age, John Pizzarelli has recorded nearly 40 albums of music, either as the leader or in tandem with other performers. Among others, Pizzarelli has recorded with such luminaries as George Shearing, Rosemary Clooney, and Buddy DeFranco, as well as the Boston Pops Orchestra. Many if not most of his albums have received good to excellent reviews and are very popular sellers. Additionally, he has been a guest performer on numerous records throughout his career.
Jane Monheit (born November 3, 1977) is considered by some to be one of the most promising American jazz vocalists of her generation, by others to be more of a cabaret/broadway style singer and not really a jazz singer at all Monheit began singing professionally while attending Connetquot High School. At 17, she began to study at the Manhattan School of Music in New York City under the tutelage of Peter Eldridge. She earned a Bachelor's degree in music in 1999. At the age of 20, as a senior, she won the first runner-up prize at the 1998 Thelonious Monk Institute Vocal Competition.
As guest artists in Ramsey Lewis JazzLine, both showed excellent combination of extraordinary showmanship. Very captivating selected jazz songs. 45 minutes of interval personal interviews and jazz music.
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