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Jazz Guitarist John Pizzarelli On New Memoir, Visit To St. Louis

John Pizzarelli is a world-renowned jazz guitarist and singer.

He has recorded dozens of albums and is now the author of a new memoir called, World on a String: A Musical Memoir.

Pizzarelli’s latest album is Double Exposure.  It is a collection of tunes by songwriters of traditional songs framed within traditional jazz arrangements.

Host Steve Potter talked with John Pizzarelli about his career and upcoming appearance in St. Louis.  Pizzarelli also performed live during the interview.

After the program, John Pizzarelli performed a little extra for us:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v18hCQFfcO4&feature=share&list=UUBzLTcsoKJZOox0APfW8g1g

Related Event

Jazz St. Louis Presents the John Pizzarelli Quartet
November 29 - December 1, 2012
7:30 and 9:30 p.m.
Jazz at the Bistro, 3536 Washington Avenue

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