The New Jersey Jazz Society mourns the passing of our friend and NJ jazz great, Bucky Pizzarelli, and extends its deepest condolences to the Pizzarelli family.
A review of Bucky's life and legacy will be posted on our website along with those of the other great musicians who we have recently lost.
As his son John requested on Facebook today, if you want to do Bucky a favor, please consider contributing to the Jazz Foundation of America to support musicians during these difficult times.
In Tribute to Bucky Pizzarelli
WHEN: Thursday, April 2, 8:00PM, YouTube Watch Party
Join us for a YouTube watch party at 8 pm to celebrate Bucky's life hosted by the Bickford Theatre. He was a terrific friend of the Bickford Theatre performing in their jazz series for many, many years.
Watch the Concert (even though the concert date has passed, you can still enjoy it on YouTube.
One of his last celebrations at the Bickford was on January 9, 2017, for his 91st birthday!
Performers that evening included:
- Ed Laub (guitar and vocals
- Martin Pizzarelli (bass)
- Konrad Paskudzki (piano)
- Dag Markus (drums)
- Linus Wyrsch (clarinet and saxophone)
- Cydney Halpin (guest soloist)
