John Pisano (February 6, 1931 – May 2, 2024) was an American jazz guitarist.

John Pisano
Background information
Born(1931-02-06)February 6, 1931
Staten Island, New York, U.S.
DiedMay 2, 2024(2024-05-02) (aged 93)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1952–2024
LabelsPablo, Mel Bay

Biography

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John Pisano was born in Staten Island, New York, on February 6, 1931.

Pisano worked with Herb Alpert, Billy Bean, Chico Hamilton, Peggy Lee, and Joe Pass.[1] He died in Los Angeles on May 2, 2024, at the age of 93.[2][3]

Discography

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As leader

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  • Makin' It: Guitar Duets with Billy Bean (Decca, 1958)
  • Take Your Pick with Billy Bean (Decca, 1958)
  • Under the Blanket with Willie Ruff (A&M, 1970)
  • The Flying Pisanos (1995)
  • Among Friends (Pablo, 1995)
  • Duets with Joe Pass (Pablo, 1996)
  • Conversation Pieces (Pablo, 1997)
  • Makin' It Again (String Jazz, 1998)
  • Ensemble (String Jazz, 2000)
  • West Coast Sessions with Billy Bean and Dennis Budimir (String Jazz, 2000)
  • Affinity with Ray Walker (Jardis, 2000)
  • John Pisano's Guitar Night (Mel Bay, 2007)
  • Velas with Jose Marino and Kevyn Lettau (Flamingo Jazz, 2017)

As sideman

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With Herb Alpert

With Chico Hamilton

With Fred Katz

With Peggy Lee

With Sérgio Mendes

With Ken Nordine

With Joe Pass

With others

References

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  1. ^ Yanow, Scott. "John Pisano". AllMusic. Retrieved 25 May 2014.
  2. ^ Kissell, John (May 10, 2024). "John Pisano, dean of L.A. jazz guitar, dies at 93". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  3. ^ Tijuana Brass guitarist John Pisano has died at the age of 93
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