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{{Short description|American jazz pianist}}
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| name = Johnny Guarnieri
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| image = Johnny Guarnieri in Second Chorus.jpg
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| name = Johnny Guarnieri
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| image = Johnny Guarnieri in Second Chorus.jpg
| background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
| caption = Guarnieri in ''[[Second Chorus]]'', 1940
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| birth_name = John Albert Guarnieri
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| birth_name = John Albert Guarnieri
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| birth_place = [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|New York]], U.S.
| birth_date = {{birth date|1917|3|23}}
| birth_date = {{birth date|1917|3|23}}
| death_place = [[Livingston, New Jersey|Livingston]], [[New Jersey]], US
| death_place = [[Livingston, New Jersey|Livingston]], [[New Jersey]], U.S.
| death_date = {{death date and age|1985|1|7|1917|3|23}}
| death_date = {{death date and age|1985|1|7|1917|3|23}}
| origin = [[New York City]], [[New York]], US
| genre = {{hlist|[[Jazz]]|[[swing music|swing]]}}
| instrument = Piano, [[harpsichord]]
| occupation = Musician
| instrument = Piano
| genre = [[Stride piano]]<br>[[Swing music]]
| occupation = Musician
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| label = {{hlist|[[Savoy Records|Savoy]]|[[Majestic Records|Majestic]]|[[RCA Records|RCA]]}}
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| associated_acts = {{hlist|[[Benny Goodman]]|[[Artie Shaw]]|[[Slam Stewart]]}}
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| label = [[Savoy Records|Savoy]], [[Majestic Records|Majestic]], [[RCA Records|RCA]]
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| associated_acts = [[Benny Goodman]], [[Artie Shaw]], [[Slam Stewart]]
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'''John Albert''' "'''Johnny'''" '''Guarnieri''' (March 23, 1917 &ndash; January 7, 1985<ref name="NYT" />) was an American [[jazz]] and [[stride (music)|stride]] pianist, born in New York City.
'''John Albert Guarnieri''' (March 23, 1917 &ndash; January 7, 1985)<ref name="LarkinJazz">{{cite book|title=[[Encyclopedia of Popular Music|The Guinness Who's Who of Jazz]]|editor=[[Colin Larkin (writer)|Colin Larkin]]|publisher=[[Guinness Publishing]]|date=1992|edition=First|isbn=0-85112-580-8|page=176}}</ref> was an American [[jazz]] and [[stride (music)|stride]] pianist, born in New York City.<ref name="NYT" />


==Career==
==Career==
Guarnieri joined the George Hall orchestra in 1937.<ref name="NYT" /> He is perhaps best known for his [[big band]] stints with [[Benny Goodman]] in 1939 and with [[Artie Shaw]] in 1940. Guarnieri is also noted for his embellishment and juxtaposition of jazz with classical piano, such as [[Domenico Scarlatti|Scarlatti]] and [[Beethoven]].
Guarnieri joined the George Hall orchestra in 1937.<ref name="NYT" /> He is possibly best known for his [[big band]] stints with [[Benny Goodman]] in 1939 and with [[Artie Shaw]] in 1940.<ref name="LarkinJazz"/> Guarnieri is also noted for his embellishment and juxtaposition of jazz with classical piano, such as [[Domenico Scarlatti|Scarlatti]] and [[Beethoven]].


Throughout the 1940s Guarnieri was a busy sideman, recording with artists such as [[Charlie Christian]], [[Cozy Cole]], [[Ike Quebec]], [[Charlie Kennedy (saxophonist)|Charlie Kennedy]], [[Hank D'Amico]] and [[Ben Webster]]. He also led his own group called the ''"Johnny Guarnieri Swing Men"'' and recorded with them on the [[Savoy Records|Savoy]] label, a group that included [[Lester Young]], [[Hank D'Amico]], [[Billy Butterfield]] and [[Cozy Cole]]. He also led a trio in the 1940s composed of himself, [[Slam Stewart]] and Sammy Weiss, recording again for Savoy. During the 1940s he also recorded for the short-lived [[Majestic Records|Majestic]] label, playing solo piano and with his trio.
Throughout the 1940s, Guarnieri was active as a sideman, recording with artists such as [[Charlie Christian]], [[Cozy Cole]], [[Ike Quebec]], [[Charlie Kennedy (saxophonist)|Charlie Kennedy]], [[Hank D'Amico]] and [[Ben Webster]]. He also led his own group called the ''"Johnny Guarnieri Swing Men"'' and recorded with them on the [[Savoy Records|Savoy]] label, a group that included [[Lester Young]], [[Hank D'Amico]], [[Billy Butterfield]] and [[Cozy Cole]]. He also led a trio in the 1940s composed of himself, [[Slam Stewart]] and Sammy Weiss, recording again for Savoy. During the 1940s, he also recorded for the short-lived [[Majestic Records|Majestic]] label, playing solo piano and with his trio.


In the 1940s he also played [[harpsichord]] in a small band made up of musicians from Shaw's band; his solos were the first recorded on that instrument in jazz.<ref name="NYT" />
In the 1940s, he also played [[harpsichord]] in the Gramercy Five, a small band led by [[Artie Shaw]];<ref name="LarkinJazz"/> his solos were the first examples of jazz recorded on the instrument.<ref name="NYT" />


In 1946, Guarnieri's trio was broadcast twice by the [[BBC Home Service]] in the UK in a short series highlighting American, British and French jazz artists dubbed as 'Kings of Jazz'. The 18 January and
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In 1949 Guarnieri recorded an album with [[June Christy]] entitled ''June Christy & The Johnny Guarnieri Quintet''. In his later years Guarnieri shifted more toward jazz education. In commemoration of his reputation as a teacher, Guarnieri's students financed a label for him called "Taz Jazz Records". In the 1970s Guarnieri recorded numerous albums on his new label, and until 1982 worked at the "Tail of the Cock" nightclub in [[Studio City, California]]. In the early 1980s, Guarnieri recorded ''Johnny Guarnieri Plays Duke Ellington'' on a [[Bösendorfer]] Grand "SE" player piano, for the Live-Performance Jazz Series.
29 March episodes featured his trio with Guarnieri (piano), [[Slam Stewart]] (bass), and [[Sidney Catlett]] (drums), and was introduced by [[Alistair Cooke]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/search/0/20?order=asc&q=Johnny+Guarnieri#search|title=Search Results - BBC Genome|website=Genome.ch.bbc.co.uk|accessdate=January 25, 2020}}</ref>

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In 1949, Guarnieri recorded an album with [[June Christy]] entitled ''June Christy & The Johnny Guarnieri Quintet''. In his later years Guarnieri shifted more toward jazz education. In commemoration of his reputation as a teacher, Guarnieri's students financed a label for him called "Taz Jazz Records". In the 1970s, Guarnieri recorded numerous albums on his new label, and until 1982 worked at the "Tail of the Cock" nightclub in [[Studio City, California]].<ref name="LarkinJazz"/> In the early 1980s, Guarnieri recorded ''Johnny Guarnieri Plays Duke Ellington'' on a [[Bösendorfer]] Grand "SE" player piano, for the Live-Performance Jazz Series.


==Death==
==Death==
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He was survived by his wife, Jeanne, six children, and 18 grandchildren.<ref name="NYT" />
He was survived by his wife, Jeanne, six children, and 18 grandchildren.<ref name="NYT" />


==Select Discography==
==Select discography==
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* ''[[Makin' Whoopee]]'' (Dobre)
;'''Johnny Guarnieri Trio'''
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* ''[[Makin' Whoopee]]'' (1970s; Dobre Records)


;'''With [[Cozy Cole]]'''
'''With [[Cozy Cole]]'''
* ''Concerto for Cozy'' (1944; [[Savoy Records|Savoy]])
* ''Concerto for Cozy'' ([[Savoy Records|Savoy]], 1944)


;'''With the [[Henri Rene|Henri René]] Orchestra'''
'''With [[Tony Mottola]], [[Cozy Cole]] and [[Bob Haggart]]'''
* ''An Hour of Modern Piano Rhythms'' (Royale, 1953)
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*''[[That Bad Eartha#RCA Victor Presents Eartha Kitt (1953)|RCA Victor Presents Eartha Kitt]]'' (RCA, 1953)
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*''[[That Bad Eartha#That Bad Eartha (EP) (1954)|That Bad Eartha (EP)]]'' (RCA, 1954)
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*''[[Eartha Kitt discography#Studio albums|Down To Eartha]]'' (RCA, 1955)
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*''[[That Bad Eartha|That Bad Eartha (LP)]]'' (RCA, 1956)
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*''[[Eartha Kitt discography#Studio albums|Thursday's Child]]'' (RCA, 1957)


;'''With [[Ben Webster]]'''
'''With the [[Henri Rene|Henri René]] Orchestra'''
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* ''[[That Bad Eartha#RCA Victor Presents Eartha Kitt (1953)|RCA Victor Presents Eartha Kitt]]'' ([[RCA Records|RCA]], 1953)
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* "[[Honeysuckle Rose (song)|Honeysuckle Rose]]" c/w "Kat's Fur" (1944; Savoy)
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* ''[[That Bad Eartha#That Bad Eartha (EP) (1954)|That Bad Eartha (EP)]]'' (RCA, 1954)
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* ''[[Eartha Kitt discography#Studio albums|Down to Eartha]]'' (RCA, 1955)
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* ''[[That Bad Eartha|That Bad Eartha (LP)]]'' (RCA, 1956)
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* ''[[Eartha Kitt discography#Studio albums|Thursday's Child]]'' (RCA, 1957)

'''With [[Ben Webster]]'''
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* "[[Honeysuckle Rose (song)|Honeysuckle Rose]]" b/w "Kat's Fur" (Savoy, 1944 )

'''With [[Lester Young]]''' ([[Keynote Records|Keynote]], 1943)
* "[[Sometimes I'm Happy]]"
* "[[Just You, Just Me]]"
* "I Never Knew"
* "Afternoon of a Basie-ite"

'''With Trio'''
* ''Makin' Whoopee'' (Dobre Records DR1017, 1978)


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.discogs.com/artist/335471-Johnny-Guarnieri Johnny Guarnieri] at discogs.com
*[http://www.discogs.com/artist/335471-Johnny-Guarnieri Johnny Guarnieri] at discogs.com
*[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/johnny-guarnieri-mn0000210757 Johnny Guarnieri] at allmusic.com
*[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/johnny-guarnieri-mn0000210757 Johnny Guarnieri] at allmusic.com
*{{youtube|lHXxgC_ddbw|Joplin's "Maple Leaf Rag" in 5/4 time}}
*{{youTube|lHXxgC_ddbw|Joplin's "Maple Leaf Rag" in 5/4 time}}


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Latest revision as of 08:53, 11 April 2024

Johnny Guarnieri
Guarnieri in Second Chorus, 1940
Guarnieri in Second Chorus, 1940
Background information
Birth nameJohn Albert Guarnieri
Born(1917-03-23)March 23, 1917
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedJanuary 7, 1985(1985-01-07) (aged 67)
Livingston, New Jersey, U.S.
Genres
OccupationMusician
InstrumentPiano
Labels

John Albert Guarnieri (March 23, 1917 – January 7, 1985)[1] was an American jazz and stride pianist, born in New York City.[2]

Career

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Guarnieri joined the George Hall orchestra in 1937.[2] He is possibly best known for his big band stints with Benny Goodman in 1939 and with Artie Shaw in 1940.[1] Guarnieri is also noted for his embellishment and juxtaposition of jazz with classical piano, such as Scarlatti and Beethoven.

Throughout the 1940s, Guarnieri was active as a sideman, recording with artists such as Charlie Christian, Cozy Cole, Ike Quebec, Charlie Kennedy, Hank D'Amico and Ben Webster. He also led his own group called the "Johnny Guarnieri Swing Men" and recorded with them on the Savoy label, a group that included Lester Young, Hank D'Amico, Billy Butterfield and Cozy Cole. He also led a trio in the 1940s composed of himself, Slam Stewart and Sammy Weiss, recording again for Savoy. During the 1940s, he also recorded for the short-lived Majestic label, playing solo piano and with his trio.

In the 1940s, he also played harpsichord in the Gramercy Five, a small band led by Artie Shaw;[1] his solos were the first examples of jazz recorded on the instrument.[2]

In 1946, Guarnieri's trio was broadcast twice by the BBC Home Service in the UK in a short series highlighting American, British and French jazz artists dubbed as 'Kings of Jazz'. The 18 January and 29 March episodes featured his trio with Guarnieri (piano), Slam Stewart (bass), and Sidney Catlett (drums), and was introduced by Alistair Cooke.[3]

In 1949, Guarnieri recorded an album with June Christy entitled June Christy & The Johnny Guarnieri Quintet. In his later years Guarnieri shifted more toward jazz education. In commemoration of his reputation as a teacher, Guarnieri's students financed a label for him called "Taz Jazz Records". In the 1970s, Guarnieri recorded numerous albums on his new label, and until 1982 worked at the "Tail of the Cock" nightclub in Studio City, California.[1] In the early 1980s, Guarnieri recorded Johnny Guarnieri Plays Duke Ellington on a Bösendorfer Grand "SE" player piano, for the Live-Performance Jazz Series.

Death

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Guarnieri was based in Los Angeles later in his life, but traveled to the East Coast to play a concert in January 1985.[2] He played at the Vineyard Theatre at East 26th Street in New York City on January 6, but had to stop at the intermission because of dizziness.[2] He went to a friend's house to rest, but was admitted to St Barnabas hospital in Livingston, New Jersey the following day, where he died following a heart attack.[2]

Personal life

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He was survived by his wife, Jeanne, six children, and 18 grandchildren.[2]

Select discography

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With Cozy Cole

  • Concerto for Cozy (Savoy, 1944)

With Tony Mottola, Cozy Cole and Bob Haggart

  • An Hour of Modern Piano Rhythms (Royale, 1953)

With the Henri René Orchestra

With Ben Webster

With Lester Young (Keynote, 1943)

With Trio

  • Makin' Whoopee (Dobre Records DR1017, 1978)

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Colin Larkin, ed. (1992). The Guinness Who's Who of Jazz (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 176. ISBN 0-85112-580-8.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Wilson, John S. (January 9, 1985) "Johnny Guarnieri, 67, Pianist Who Played with Big Bands". The New York Times. p. B6.
  3. ^ "Search Results - BBC Genome". Genome.ch.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved January 25, 2020.
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