Hit That Jive, Jack!
Hit That Jive, Jack! is the second studio album led by jazz guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli, released in 1985 with Stash Records. The title is taken from the Nat King Cole song, which he covered on the album.
Reception
Scott Yanow of AllMusic commented that "Pizzarelli's singing was already distinctive and his guitar playing quite swinging, but roughly half of the songs on this CD reissue use pop or funk rhythms" on account of him "not quite his niche yet". He concluded "the uneven material and arrangements make this a lightweight effort."Personnel
- John Pizzarelliarranger, composer, guitar, primary artist, vocals
- Bucky Pizzarelliguest artist, guitar, primary artist, producer
- Bernard Brightmanexecutive producer
- Dave McKennaguest artist, piano
- Jerry Brunobass
- Gary Haasebass
- Steve Ferreradrums
- Butch Milesdrums
- Hugh McCrackenharmonica
- Richard AblesA&R
- Will Friedwaldliner notes
- Collin Kelloggart direction
- Alice Melzerphotography
- Gary Posnerengineer