John Pizzarelli News

It's a Pizzarelli seven-string guitar invasion over the next couple of weeks, as Dad Bucky and son John make separate visits to the St.

"Jazz at the Lesher Center " kicks off in July with trumpet player Arturo Sandoval followed by guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli on July 29 swing trombonist Wycliffe Gordon on August 4, and vocalist Jane Monheit on August 11.

What: All that Jazz festival When: 8 p.m. tonight with the John Pizzarelli Quartet, 2 p.m. Saturday with Lenore Raphael Duo , 8 p.m. Saturday with Jessica Molaskey and Aaron Weinstein Trio.

Two appropriately undemanding and thoroughly enjoyable albums to bring out the Christmas spirit.

Like an improvisation on a familiar theme, Walnut Creek's premier auditorium will launch "Jazz at the Lesher Center" in July and August.

The Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa is bringing in a slew of big-name performers for its winter season.