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John Pizzarelli's tribute to Nat King Cole features him in a drumless trio with pianist Benny Green and bassist Christian McBride on all but one selection. Pizzarelli is fine as a rhythm guitarist, but since he sings on most of the selections and his voice is merely average, this session (which includes 18 selections, most of which were originally associated with Cole) is of less interest than one might hope. At least Pizzarelli has a cheerful style and does not seem to take himself too seriously; Green has many forceful solos, but the leader's limited vocal abilities keep this recording from being too essential. ~ Scott Yanow
Recorded at Clinton Recording Studios, New York.
Personnel: John Pizzarelli (vocals, guitar); Benny Green, Ray Kennedy (piano); Christian McBride, Martin Pizzarelli (bass); John Guerin (drums).
Producers: Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller, Brooks Arthur, Ikuyoshi Hirakawa.
JazzTimes (6/95, pp.90-91) - "...[John Pizzarelli] both sings and plays the guitar exceptionally well....As a crooner, Pizzarelli is smooth and self-assured....[DEAR MR. COLE is] an album that swings and sways from start to finish." Dear Mr. Cole Review
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