John Pizzarelli Trio Presents "Dear Mr. Bennett”

MODO-LIVE, CapU Centre and The Infidels Jazz present...
JOHN PIZZARELLI TRIO

Thursday September 10th, 2026
Capilanno University Centre for the Performing Arts
2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC

Doors: 7:00pm
Show: 7:30pm


With more than 30 albums to his credit, Pizzarelli remains a towering figure in jazz, celebrated for his masterful guitar work, relaxed vocal charm, and his ability to bridge the gap between classic jazz, swing, and modern pop. As a master of the Great American Songbook, he is often compared to Nat King Cole.

While Pizzarelli has been hailed for reinvigorating the Songbook, he has also expanded the repertoire. Known for "jazzifying" pop songs, his setlists include the music of Paul McCartney, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Tom Waits, Antônio Carlos Jobim and the Beatles.

He is recognized as one of the most talented guitarists in mainstream jazz today, often blending rapid, clean guitar lines with scat singing in a manner reminiscent of George Benson.

In addition to being a bandleader and solo performer, Pizzarelli has been a special guest on recordings for such stars as Natalie Cole and Rickie Lee Jones, as well as leading jazz artists such as Rosemary Clooney, Buddy DeFranco and, of course, his father Bucky Pizzarelli.

Pizzarelli's latest album celebrates the centennial of iconic singer Tony Bennett. Dear Mr. Bennett features Pizzarelli’s trio with bassist Mike Karn and pianist Isaiah J. Thompson performing timeless songs made famous by Bennett – favourites of which will be highlighted at this concert.