JOHN PIZZARELLI — Dear Mr. Cole (1995) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

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
Tracklist :
1    Style Is Coming Back In Style 2:42
Written-By – Leiber/Stoller
2    What Can I Say After I Say I'm Sorry 2:24
Written-By – Lyman, Donaldson
3    Little Girl 2:51
Written-By – Henry, Hyde
4    You Must Be Blind 3:39
Written-By – Cole
5    Sweet Georgia Brown 5:47
Written-By – Bernie, Casey, Pinkard
6    It's Only A Paper Moon 2:33
Written-By – Rose, Harburg, Arlen
7    September Song 3:30
Written-By – Weill, Anderson
8    On The Sunny Side Of The Street 2:54
Written-By – McHugh/Fields
9    Nature Boy 3:44
Written-By – E. Ahbez
10    This Way Out 4:49
Written-By – Cole
11    Too Marvelous For Words 2:05
Written-By – Mercer, Whiting
12    Route 66 6:42
Written-By – Troup
13    Sweet Lorraine 3:29
Written-By – Burwell, Parish
14    Straighten Up And Fly Right 5:08
Written-By – Mills, Cole
15    Honeysuckle Rose 2:54
Written-By – Razaf, Waller
16    L-O-V-E 2:18
Written-By – Kaempfert, Gabler
17    Unforgettable 1:58
Written-By – Gordon
18    Portrait Of Jenny 2:53
Written By – Newman
Credits :
Bass – Christian McBride
Drums – John Guerin (tracks: 1)
Guitar, Vocals – John PIzzarelli
Piano – Benny Green (tracks: 2 to 18), Ray Kennedy (tracks: 1)