Bucky and John Pizzarelli to Perform Benefit Concert for WAMC

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Bucky and John Pizzarelli

ALBANY, NY (06/14/2010)(readMedia)-- Spend an intimate evening with two of the world's greatest jazz guitar heros, father and son legends Bucky and John Pizzarelli. They will be playing at The Linda, WAMC's Performing Arts Studio, on Sunday, September 19th at 6 p.m. and according to John ," ... you never know who I may bring with us." In the past John has performed at The Linda with his trio and his wife, Radio Deluxe co-host, Jessica Molaskey. A limited amount of Tickets are still available and the proceeds of the concert will go to support WAMC/Northeast Public Radio. Call 800-323-9262 ext 171 or 189 to pledge for your seat.

John Pizzarelli called into WAMC yesterday while President and CEO, Alan Chartock, and Roundtable host, Joe Donahue, were on the air during the final hours of an incredible $800,000 fund drive. Just two weeks after opening the 2010 Tanglewood Jazz Festival with his show, Radio Deluxe, John will arrive at The Linda with his famous father, jazz legend Bucky Pizzarelli for an evening of their special brand of jazz. This is the first time the father-son duo has performed at The Linda since 2007.

When asked how he felt about Pizzarelli's spontaneous phone call Chartock said, "We are so grateful to John, who's generosity has helped us many times over the years. His call during the fund drive helped us get to the end as our members love him. I can't wait for September to hear and see them both play The Linda again."

Each week on his Radio Deluxe program, broadcast on WAMC's network of over 23 stations, John Pizzarelli takes listeners on a 2-hour tour through the great American songbook. The program focuses on American standards recorded by a growing number of new performers – like Diana Krall, Peter Cincotti, Michael Buble, and Norah Jones , along with the "greats" who have influenced them. You can hear Radio Deluxe on WAMC Saturday nights at 2-4 p.m. and Tuesdays from 8-10 p.m.

The Linda is located at 339 Central Avenue, Albany, NY. www.thelinda.org. Tickets are still available with a $100 pledge. Please call 800-323-9262 ext. 171 or 189 to pledge for your tickets to the Bucky and John Pizzarelli concert at The Linda.

WAMC Northeast Public Radio broadcasts 24 hours a day with information and cultural programming from stations reaching parts of seven Northeastern states. WAMC is an award-winning producer of regionally based programming. WAMC is a member station of National Public Radio and is affiliated with Public Radio International and American Public Media. http://www.wamc.org/

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