John Pizzarelli Trio For Centennial Reasons: 100 Year Salute to Nat King Cole and Veronica Swift

Double Bill

Sanders Theatre

Fri. February 14, 8:00 PM

World-renowned guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli has established himself as a prime contemporary interpreter of the Great American Songbook, with a wide-ranging repertoire. For this performance, he honors the legendary singer Nat King Cole with a selection of his classics. At age 24, Veronica Swift is being recognized around the country as one of the top young jazz singers on the scene. In this double-bill, Veronica Swift will perform with her band, followed by the John Pizzarelli Trio.

Media partner WGBH

Videos

John Pizzarelli Trio – Straighten Up And Fly Right

Veronica Swift "I Get a Kick Out of You"

You don't know what love is - Veronica Swift

Artist Websites

“There are few artists who have honored the legacy of Nat King Cole into the modern era the way singer-guitarist John Pizzarelli has.”
DC Metro

“It’s not often you hear one so young interpret the sounds of a seasoned jazz performer and make everything she touches her own [...] that’s Veronica Swift! ”
Variety