John Pisano


John Pisano was an American jazz guitarist. Along with being the “godfather of jazz guitar”, he founded the “Guitar Night” in Los Angeles that had weekly shows for over 20 years, showcasing the greatest guitarists in the world. His “Guitar Night” has shaped many young players and has influenced other “Guitar Nights” around the world, including Frank Vigniola’s in New York.

Biography

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. He died in Los Angeles on May 2, 2024, at the age of 93.

Discography

As leader

Makin' It: Guitar Duets with Billy Bean Take Your Pick with Billy Bean Under the Blanket with Willie Ruff The Flying Pisanos Among Friends Duets with Joe Pass Conversation Pieces Makin' It Again Ensemble West Coast Sessions with Billy Bean and Dennis Budimir Affinity with Ray Walker John Pisano's Guitar Night Velas with Jose Marino and Kevyn Lettau

As sideman

With Herb AlpertS.R.O. Herb Alpert's Ninth Christmas Album Midnight Sun
With Chico HamiltonChico Hamilton Quintet Sweet Smell of Success South Pacific in Hi-Fi Ellington Suite Chico Hamilton with Paul Horn Easy Livin Reunion The Original Ellington Suite Reunion
With Fred KatzZen: [The Music of Fred Katz] Soul° Cello 4-5-6 Trio Fred Katz and his Jammers
With Peggy LeeBlues Cross Country I'm a Woman Mink Jazz In Love Again! Pass Me By Somethin' Groovy! Mirrors Close Enough for Love
With Sérgio MendesEquinox Look Around Sérgio Mendes' Favorite Things Fool on the Hill Sérgio Mendes
With Ken NordineWord Jazz Son of Word Jazz My Baby
With Joe PassFor Django Ira, George and Joe Whitestone Summer Nights Appassionato Six-String Santa Live at Yoshi's My Song Nuages (Live at Yoshi's, vol. 2)
With others