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Master guitarist Pizzarelli offers twenty short, patient solo pieces played on his seven string acoustic Benedetto plectrum archtop hollow bodied double f-hole instrument. They reflect the style and compositions of early pioneers Carl Kress, Eddie Lang, and George VanEps, and emphasize that Pizzarelli was, and still is in the company of these peers, mentors, and historic figures.
A flamenco tinge is unmistakable on the first two numbers, Kress's "Helena" and the Lang written title cut. Then a classical, no-time feeling comes about on the regret filled three part Kress suite "Afterhoughts." Bymore… "The End Of A Love Affair" Pizzarelli's guitar is weeping and moaning. George M. Smith is another figurehead in this tradition and he gets due on "Slow Burning," as does Django Reinhardt for "Tears." More classical sounding selections as Kress's "Love Song" make way for tunes with some tempo like the two beat Pizzarelli original "Indy Annie," based on "Back Home Again In Indiana," the upbeat (!) Kress number "Sutton Mutton," and the slower VanEps chestnut "Squattin' At The Grotto." Pizzarelli tosses in a polka-like, cat quick single line with chordal accented tribute to bassist Slam Stewart "Slamerino," a technical marvel. Concluding the program are more swinging displays like Kress's "Peg Leg Shuffle," Bucky's hard driving "Stompin' For Boz" and the slicker "Silk City Blues."
Pizzarelli's sound should be put on the commodities market and sold as a public offering. This music is much more precious than bars of gold. Only the lack of a rhythm section might detract more listeners from getting next to this beautifully conceived work. Those who don't need bass and drums surely will treasure this regardless.

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Music > Albums

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CD

Release Type:

Retail

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Cover Info:

Title:

Bucky Pizzarelli - April Kisses (1999) Retail CD

Part:

Front

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2750 x 2750 px

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