4 p.m. Sunday, Manhattan82 Years young
Bucky Pizzarelli heads up the Bergen Youth Orchestra.
TELL ME MORE: Since the '50s, John "Bucky" Pizzarelli has collaborated with the likes of Benny Goodman and Stephane Grappelli. He's also worked with his son, John Pizzarelli Jr., who is known for his jazz vocals and guitar music.
But Sunday, the legendary guitarist and Saddle River resident will pit his classic jazz tones against the 85 high school members of the Bergen Youth Orchestra (BYO). The concert at Symphony Space is a benefit for the non-profit organization, which develops young musicians.
Pizzarelli will play the classical "Concierto de Aranjuez" by Joaquin Rodrigo and various jazz standards with the BYO and his trio, which includes Wayne Dunton (drums) and Jerry Bruno (bass).
Pizzarelli's daughter-in-law, Broadway star Jessica Molaskey ("Sunday in the Park with George"), performed in a BYO benefit three years ago and was instrumental in getting him to participate this year.
DETAILS: $25 to $55. Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway (at 95th Street), Manhattan. Call 212-864-5400 or visit symphonyspace.org for more information.
— Evelyn Shih
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