What makes Dear Mr. Sinatra by John Pizzarelli notable?

This album received critical acclaim for its fresh takes on Sinatra classics, helping to revitalize interest in traditional pop and jazz standards among contemporary audiences. It also solidified Pizzarelli's reputation within the genre, earning a Grammy nomination for Best Jazz Vocal Album and contributing to the resurgence of vocal jazz in the mid-2000s. Released in 2006, 'Dear Mr. Sinatra' is John Pizzarelli's homage to Frank Sinatra, marking a pivotal moment in his career as he transitioned from respected jazz guitarist to celebrated vocalist. This album followed his successful explorations of traditional jazz styles, showcasing his ability to reinterpret the Great American Songbook while honoring its legends.

Who is Dear Mr. Sinatra for?

Dear Mr. Sinatra works well if you're into warm evening gatherings, smooth transitions between tracks and nostalgic reflections on love.

How many songs are on Dear Mr. Sinatra?

Dear Mr. Sinatra has 11 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.

Released 20 years ago

Dear Mr. Sinatra

John Pizzarelli · 2006

39 min · 11 tracks · jazz

A suave blend of classic jazz standards infused with Pizzarelli's warm guitar and smooth vocals.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

warm evening gatherings
smooth transitions between tracks
nostalgic reflections on love
easygoing background for conversations
gentle uplift for winding down

Maybe skip if you want

prefer high-energy excitement
seek complex, experimental sounds

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2006, 'Dear Mr. Sinatra' is John Pizzarelli's homage to Frank Sinatra, marking a pivotal moment in his career as he transitioned from respected jazz guitarist to celebrated vocalist. This album followed his successful explorations of traditional jazz styles, showcasing his ability to reinterpret the Great American Songbook while honoring its legends.
Stylistic neighbors: Bucky Pizzarelli· Joe Pass· Pat Metheny

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Ring-A-Ding Ding 3:37
2 You Make Me Feel So Young 4:00
3 How About You? 2:43
4 If I Had You 4:50
5 Witchcraft 4:14
6 I've Got You Under My Skin 3:26
7 Nice 'n' Easy 2:47
8 Medley: I See Your Face Before Me / In the Wee Small Hours (Of the Morning) 4:16
9 Can't We Be Friends? 3:57
10 Yes Sir, That's My Baby 3:04
11 Last Dance 2:23

What to play next

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Just Friends

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