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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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