John Pizzarelli
Birdland, NYC, January 16, 2018
Reviewed by Peter Haas for Cabaret Scenes
John PizzarelliPhoto: David Andrako
The virtuoso guitarist, John Pizzarelli, took the Birdland stage with his trio for a week in January for a program of reminiscences, broad humor, and fine ensemble jazz.
With Michael Karn on bass and young newcomer Konrad Paszkudzki playing brilliant piano, Pizzarelli—sporting the makings of a beard—romped through a selection of standards.
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Opening with Nat King Cole’s “I’m an Errand Boy for Rhythm (Send Me)” with his guitar roaring through the number like an express train, the group continued to salute Cole with “It’s Only a Paper Moon” (“If You Believed in Me”) “This Will Make You Laugh,” and “(I Love You) for Sentimental Reasons.”
For the next group of songs—in between lots of comic riffs on Pizzarelli’s part—a theme took shape: food and drink. Numbers included Bobby Troup’s “Lemon Twist”; “Save the Bones for Henry Jones” (you know why: “‘cause Henry don’t eat no meat”); “If You’re Heading Out to Vera’s” (with the number featuring brilliant solo turns by each member of the group); and “Frim Fram Sauce.
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The theme swerved to go geographical with “Rhode Island Is Famous for You” (with the audience joining in the singing), “(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66,” and “I Like Jersey Best,” which included versions as if they had been sung by Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash.
The final sound of the evening came from the audience: sustained applause and cheers.
