Naturally
John Pizzarelli · 1993
51 min · 13 tracks · jazz
A vibrant blend of classic jazz standards infused with Pizzarelli's smooth guitar and charming vocal style.
Top tracks — play these first
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Splendid Splinter Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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I'm Confessin' — This track highlights Pizzarelli's ability to seamlessly blend his virtuosic guitar work with heartfelt vocals, capturing the essence of a jazz standard.
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Nuages — Featuring a delicate guitar solo, this piece pays homage to Django Reinhardt while allowing Pizzarelli to showcase his intricate fingerstyle technique.
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Your Song Is With Me — This original composition reflects Pizzarelli's lyrical prowess and emotional depth, standing out as a personal statement amidst the classic covers.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends vocal and instrumental jazz, showcasing Pizzarelli's skills but lacks strong thematic cohesion.
What we noticed
- Several tracks include intricate guitar solos that showcase Pizzarelli's technical skill and improvisational abilities.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for relaxed afternoons
- melodic charm in social gatherings
- intimate moments with warm vocals
- easy listening during leisurely meals
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy dance tracks
- seek abrupt tempo changes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Helped establish Pizzarelli's reputation in the jazz scene with critical acclaim.
- Career context
- Released in 1993, Naturally was John Pizzarelli's fifth studio album, showcasing his maturation as a jazz artist. At this point, he had established himself as a prominent figure in the jazz scene, particularly known for his interpretations of traditional tunes and original compositions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bucky Pizzarelli· Joe Pass· Pat Metheny
Tracklist
- 1 Splendid Splinter Start here 4:02
- 2 I'm Confessin' 4:03
- 3 Lady Be Good 3:57
- 4 When I Grow Too Old to Dream 3:35
- 5 Baby (medley) 5:23
- 6 Seven on Charlie 3:21
- 7 Slappin' the Cakes on Me 3:38
- 8 Nuages 4:47
- 9 I Cried for You 4:03
- 10 Naturally 2:54
- 11 You Stepped Out of a Dream 3:07
- 12 Headed Out to Vera's 2:33
- 13 Your Song Is With Me 5:56
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