Hit That Jive, Jack! Explained

Hit That Jive, Jack!
Type:	studio
Artist:	John Pizzarelli
Cover:	File:Hit That Jive, Jack! (John Pizzarelli album cover).jpg
Studio:	Lobel Studios, West New York, New Jersey
Genre:	Jazz
Label:	Stash
Prev Title:	I'm Hip (Please Don't Tell My Father)
Prev Year:	1983
Next Title:	Sing! Sing! Sing!
Next Year:	1987

Hit That Jive, Jack! is the second studio album led by jazz guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli, released in 1985 with Stash Records.Name is taken from the song of Nat King Cole which he covered in this album.

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

Support

• Richard AblesA&R
• Will Friedwaldliner notes
• Collin Kelloggart direction
• Alice Melzerphotography
• Gary Posnerengineer

Reception

Scott Yanow's review for AllMusic was mixed, commenting 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 [finding] his niche yet". He concluded "the uneven material and arrangements make this a lightweight effort."

References

Bibliography

• Hit That Jive, Jack. John Pizzarelli. 1985. Vinyl LP cover. Stash Records. ST 256. United States.