John Pizzarelli “These Are All Familiar Songs From a Play or a Movie”: As He Drops ‘Stage & Screen,’ John Pizzarelli Celebrates His 40th Year of Recording and Reflects on the Lessons He Learned From His Father, Bucky The seven-string slinger’s landmark album is a collection of familiar tunes from Broadway and Hollywood spanning 90 years Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MOST READ1Save up to 30% on Player, Paranormal & Affinity guitars in Fender's massive Memorial Day sale2“A rare combination of portability, playability, tone, and gig-worthiness... If you’re looking for a travel guitar, this one fits the bill”: Klos Grand Cutaway Mini review3“Harry said, ‘Can you bring that acoustic you had on your first few records?’ I had given that guitar to my daughter... She fell on the floor”: Ben Harper borrowed his '50s-era Martin back from his One Direction fan daughter to use on a Harry Styles album4“The extraordinary Larry Graham grooves and basically invents slap bass, while Neal Schon’s wah lines complement the lyrics”: Betty Davis's self-titled debut album is essential funk guitar listening5“Lack of use, plus three bouts of COVID, probably phased out the plectrum for me”: Mark Knopfler on why he’s ditched the pick in favor of fingerpicking