John Pizzarelli & Catherine Russell in Troy

John Pizzarelli is an American jazz guitarist and singer born in Paterson, New Jersey, in 1960. A seven-string guitarist and the son of guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, he is known for swing, vocal jazz and interpretations of the Great American Songbook. His recordings include Dear Mr. Cole, John Pizzarelli Meets the Beatles and Midnight McCartney. In the 1990s, he opened for Frank Sinatra on tour. He later established a long-running concert partnership with singer Jessica Molaskey, including recurring engagements at Café Carlyle in New York.

Catherine Russell is an American jazz and blues singer, born in New York City in 1956. The daughter of bandleader Luis Russell and bassist and singer Carline Ray, she interprets swing, blues and early jazz repertoire. Her solo recordings include Cat, Harlem on My Mind and Alone Together. Catherine Russell sang backing vocals in David Bowie’s touring band on the Heathen Tour and A Reality Tour. After releasing Cat, she began touring under her own name, and her solo concert work has included performances at Newport Jazz Festival and Jazz at Lincoln Center.