[Dixielandjazz] John Pizzarelli's memoir, "World on a String" (press release)

[Robert Ringwald]

John Pizzarelli's memoir, "World on a String" (press release)

Written by one of the best jazz guitarists in the business, World on a String: A
Musical Memoir by John Pizzarelli and Joseph Cosgriff tells the story of a young
man who went from growing up in a modest New Jersey home to selling out concert tours
around the world. Pizzarelli's story is a tour through a musical who's who of the
20th century, with everyone from Benny Goodman to Frank Sinatra to Paul McCartney
making an appearance. It is also a reflection on an enduring father-son relationship
— Pizzarelli's father is the legendary guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli who serves as both
teacher and colleague to the younger musician. Written for lovers of jazz, lovers
of the American Songbook, and those that respond to a warm, well-written biography
from a contemporary artist, World on a String has received advance praise from across
the music and entertainment worlds.
"They say great musicians should play, not talk: John Pizzarelli is the exception.
His book is a breezy, melodic, and lyrical as one of his concerts, and he captures
both the love and laughter of a life in music with virtuoso skill." – Mitch Albom,
author of The Time Keeper and Tuesdays With Morrie
"John Pizzarelli has the gift of gab in more ways than one. A great storyteller,
he can spin the tiniest anecdote about the musician's life into a sidesplitting absurdist
yarn." – Stephen Holden, The New York Times
"World on a String is engaging, well-written, heartfelt and insightful. I'm impressed
by John's recall — for the way he can recreate a moment and convey a warm sense of
all these characters. And I love that he even included Paul Lynde!" – Michael Feinstein,
Performer/Composer
"John Pizzarelli is one of the most entertaining performers you'll ever see on a
stage. He's perfection: a musician, a singer, a comedian. And now with World on a
String, it turns out that John's a perfect author, too. You're going to love it."–Regis
Philbin, Television Personality

 

-Bob Ringwald
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