Dear Mr. Cole
John Pizzarelli · 1994
62 min · 18 tracks · jazz
A smooth blend of classic jazz standards intertwined with Pizzarelli's signature guitar finesse and warm vocals.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with charm
- warm vocals for cozy evenings
- dynamic flow keeps engagement
- for intimate gatherings
- nostalgic tunes for reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer high-energy listening
- want instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1994, 'Dear Mr. Cole' marked John Pizzarelli's emergence as a prominent figure in the jazz scene, following his earlier works that established him as a skilled guitarist and vocalist. This album showcased his ability to reinterpret jazz classics while infusing them with a contemporary flair, solidifying his reputation as a fresh voice within the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bucky Pizzarelli· Joe Pass· Pat Metheny
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Style Is Coming Back in Style 2:44
- 2 (What Can I Say) After I Say I'm Sorry? 2:25
- 3 Little Girl 2:54
- 4 You Must Be Blind 3:41
- 5 Sweet Georgia Brown 5:48
- 6 It's Only a Paper Moon 2:35
- 7 September Song 3:31
- 8 On the Sunny Side of the Street 2:56
- 9 Nature Boy 3:44
- 10 This Way Out 4:50
- 11 Too Marvelous for Words 2:06
- 12 Route 66 6:44
- 13 Sweet Lorraine 3:32
- 14 Straighten Up and Fly Right 5:09
- 15 Honeysuckle Rose 2:56
- 16 L-O-V-E 2:20
- 17 Unforgettable 1:59
- 18 Portrait of Jenny 2:54
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