Frank Vignola and Bucky Pizzarelli perform Moonglow

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Frank Vignola and Bucky Pizzarelli perform Moonglow in Sacramento, California at the KVIE PBS Station in 2012.

[@cindipossidento5688]

I feel like I just jumped back in time…..Times when the world was kinder, and people were sweeter. We worked harder, and laughed more. It is a joy to hear all these older songs, even if it is to reflect on all those days. God bless us all !!😘

[@sapandjilo]

The world was no better before than it is now. Black people were enslaved by white people, world wars were raging, I don't quite understand what you were trying to say :)

[@patrickhackett3878]

Bucky's one of the greatest rhythm guitarists ever. An underappreciated skill in a world filled with shredders.

[@pagegirl507]

Musical artistry at its finest. Not trying to outplay each other. God rest the soul of Bucky. He will live on through his musical catalog. Thanks for all the great music Bucky! A life well lived.

[@karlwelin7932]

pagegirl1507 - Now that you mention it, I can't think of ever a time I saw Bucky try to out play anyone. But, WOW, he could play along with anyone. Now, That's Class...

[@jamesrawlins735]

Plus he also gave us 3 very talented kids: John and Martin, who are both amazing jazz musicians (and John can really sing), and daughter Mary, who is an outstanding classical guitarist. He will be missed.

[@jessthehorse]

This just reminds me of all things good in the world. Amidst this grotesque political landscape, this was a joyous breath of fresh!

[@michaelchapman4955]

'Yes!.......

[@randyfox4611]

It's 2 years in the future and the political landscape is so much more disturbing and grotesque than you could of imagined. The good part is that this performance of Moonglow reminds us of the good things in the world even that much more. I say play on!

[@moehoward21]

We don’t need to bring everything back to politics lol

[@albr113]

@@moehoward21AMEN!!

[@patriciajrs46]

Yes, you're right. We all need to close off the world some and retreat to fanciful realms of peace and eloquence. It helps relieve stress.

[@josephgiustiniani2834]

I could listen to that kind of playing all day. When it's good, the ears don't lie...…! Great stuff....

[@jamespennington9719]

Your comment said it so right!

[@alexstewart8097]

joseph giustiniani Moonglow sounds nice but just the sun gives life joseph giustiniani...

[@alexstewart8097]

MorbidManMusic 5/13/2020 Shema MorbidMan...

[@akosicarlos8914]

same here. and yes, very true.

[@glennlopez6772]

Same here. Beautiful playing and recording

[@wowjef]

Bucky is 90 years old here. Still got the touch

[@steatipygous]

Just love to hear Bucky play and frank too, he was actually 86 in 2012.

[@yankleber]

Actually he had 86 here (it was in 2012) and even so it's a remarkable experience to see a so aged person playing well and confidently like this. At that point of life only ONE single year can mean a huge difference. I watched a video of his last public appearing at Lincoln Center (92 years old) and he barely could hold the guitar. He was trying hard but everything you can hear is an eventual buzzing and detuned sound coming out from the instrument. It's very sad to realize what time will do to all of us.

[@wowjef]

@@yankleber What a legend

[@wowjef]

@@yankleber And COVID got him

[@imannonymous7707]

Two great guitar players whose two voices become one entity that capture the attention of anybody within earshot....bravo gentlemen

[@andriesscheper2022]

What's wrong with the others? I hear at least 3 giving an immortal performance!

[@imannonymous7707]

Ya ur right , actually. Good point

[@larryselinker539]

Bucky Pizzarelli, HE WAS THE BEST. i saw him over the decades, always PERFECT.

[@djangorheinhardt]

Met Bucky at the jazz guitar festival / workshop in Wrexham,North Wales several years ago.What a modest,polite , mannered charming man he was.He had played with every star singer you could name,including Ol' blue eyes himself in a select dinner party at the White House for President Reagan and he was so understated about it .He reminded me of a gentle ,informal headmaster from the small local primary school instead of the long time master virtuoso of the Jazz guitar.R.I.P. Bucky.

[@Thursdaym2]

So so beautiful. How can anyone give a 👎 . Must be musically dead.

[@jeffreycoulter4095]

Or a moron. This is beautiful music.

[@bernadinebates1910]

Butch 78 I totally agree with you. Super delightful and lovely 😊

[@wheshleman]

Bucky will be missed - such a great talent !

[@bobthebusdriver3535]

Sad news to hear of his passing.

[@abrahamfernandez2077]

:"(((

[@Nedwin]

RIP Bucky...

[@vlstpt]

Bucky 😥

[@BobJohnson-xo7hr]

Bucky set a standard for everyone that plays guitar can aspire to.

[@j.p.7708]

The last note was the best🤣🤣🤣🤣, the Bucky note.🎸🇨🇦

[@gregcarter8656]

#11 🙂

[@tpledger100]

I've watched this a million times. Never gets old.

[@elmiguel6725]

My dad used to go to see Bucky play a few times a month back in the day, and they casually knew each other. I was fortunate enough to meet him and see him play as well at Ramapo College. I've seen Frank play several times with Vinnie Raniola(sp?). These guy are fantastic. It makes me wonder about all the hours they put into being so great. Amazing! RIP Bucky and thank you for your service to our great country in WW2.

[@eohippusone]

Even as an elder statesman of jazz. Mr. P. could still swing. Puts a lump in my throat.

[@ray-gt8914]

I played this arrangement. Bucky is GREAT Guitarist, in the past and in the future. Rest in power,from Japan.

[@haribuchari4144]

not everyone likes jazz, but jazz can be comfortable when heard with a clean heart and soul

[@christopherwilson3442]

Never had the good fortune to see Bucky live, but I did see Segovia when he was around 90. Age is no bar if you have the ability. R.I.P. Bucky.

[@willmorrison1022]

I saw Segovia in '76, he was in his mid 80's, somewhere. Crotchetiest old bugger I ever saw. But he played like the master he was. Boston, Symphony hall, no microphone. I was about 10 rows back, dead center. He messed up the Bach Bouree and had to hit the start 3 times before he got it going. At least he didn't start playing scales, which my teacher at the time told me he would do if he messed things up too badly. Glad to have gotten to see him.

[@JonBlondell]

Absolutely!!

[@joefatalooch8057]

Bucky and his seven string. Bass notes made him the greatest rhythm guitarist ever. Met him many times and loved the man. RIP Bucky you are missed.

[@BillHiltonJr]

One word: Masters.

[@jamespennington9719]

Ahhhhhhhh! This music and this playing just puts me in a good place!

[@shevetlevi2821]

If I close my eyes I could be in a Las Vegas lounge in the 1960's at 2am with my wife, talking and working on our martinis.

[@macmac8249]

If I was listening to that with my eyes closed, I could be up to my neck in a swamp full of alligators with a smile on my face….waiting for the next sweet note. This, my friends is music, talent and entertainment.

[@Rocketman88002]

Not even a month since his passing and I am really missing Bucky Pizzarelli!

[@karlwelin7932]

What a magnificent display of True Talent & Artistry. The ending was so equally Great when Bucky could be seen with his trademark huge smile & laugh! This Great man absolutely LOVED to entertain.

[@emcg.9655]

I've never seen anyone at that age perform so well, be so present. That's really inspiring, most of us will be lucky to be alive at that age never mind improvising live jazz lol

[@jamesrawlins735]

The only other name that comes to mind performing so well at such an advanced age was Doc Cheatham - he was still playing right up to his death, just short of his 92nd birthday

[@yepper1165]

B.B. King

[@VoklstWestie]

Come to Chicago...hit up all the bars we have a lot of old timers that play that great!

[@RodMcNeilTV]

Doesn't hurt that these gifted gentlemen chose to play that particularly beautiful movie theme from the fifties..Moonglow... gorgeous.

[@ChannelMaster720]

Eric ~ You'll be surprised at what you will be able to do at "that age" if you kept family close, worshiped God, loved his son Jesus and just tried to live the best you could for the good of mankind. I think these are the things that Bucky did and he lived a long time. Stay well and whatever you do in this life, do it for the glory of God. You will be rewarded mightily!! SYLVIA-FL 6/25/2020

[@krushpak996]

Here´s Moonglow--------------------------------OH. This get´s me all the time

[@ironeagle7458]

This is sheer luminosity! Masters making magic.

[@perihelion7798]

I love the power and emotion of 3 chord Rock-N-Roll, but I really admire the talent here. Beautiful.

[@anthonylee5736]

If I am fortunate enough to live to be 100 (28 to go), I don't think I will hear much better, so atmospheric.

[@judyhallberg6360]

I love this! It so much reminds me of my mom and her brother, my uncle, in summer evenings playing together. Not as perfect, but close! A joy to hear this! Thanks for posting!

[@Guitfiddlejase]

Makes me smile.. The heartburn of the daily grind drains away.. God how I love archtops.. Thank you for posting this Frank. Thank you

[@alejandrovilla2615blues]

Bucky Pizzarelli, an enormous player. He will be missed.

[@bigswingface5847]

Absolutely beautiful. Two Master musicians showing how to play MUSIC, not just run mindless scales as fast as they can. Superb.

[@robertmoye7565]

An enthusiastic double thumbs-up for two masters. Thank you gentlemen.

[@tonycalabro5125]

Superb playing by both artists, inspirational playing by Bucky Pizzarelli. I had the pleasure to meet Bucky 12 years ago when I visited New York , before and during and after one of his concerts, and I can say he was equaly as superb a human being, very gentle, warm, sincere and encouraging. I am very blessed to have known him and his music ; thanks for sharing this video. SUPERB !! :)

[@downtoearth5108]

ALL CLASS Frank Vignola and Bucky Pizzarelli. X FACTOR.

[@theirthereandtheyre2947]

My father went to see Bucky perform. Was one of my dad’s favorites.

[@vanrozay8871]

bucky had his son, another fine guitarist, but i bet he treasured frank's playing and friendship. always a treat, these guys.

[@snilloc52]

I saw Bucky playing with Stephene Grappelli back in the 90's it was magic. RIP to them both

[@rocklegend3335]

Great 2 italiens! Wow this is a Legend! Oh a story!2!👍👍👍👍🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@geofromnj7377]

William Holden and Kim Novak dancing to Morris Stoloff's magnificent version of Moonglow in the movie Picnic is one of the most romantic scenes in movie history. Neither Novak's beauty nor Stoloff's arrangement can be improved upon.

[@moss8448]

do remember that scene...that song has resonated with me my whole life...here's one...in ' The Aviator ' when Hughes takes Hepburn for a midnight flight over LA....man that one at that moment really resonated.

[@camloff]

@@moss8448 PICNIC is a jewel of my youth in a 1956 in Cabo Verde movie house.

[@pongufogu9457]

Sweetness harmonically cooked dressed with some rhythmic joy, and served with unrivalled elegance.

[@marjiepage7574]

thankyou for all the joy you bring listing to your music. xxxxxxxxxx

[@agoeswidhartono716]

RIP Bucky. You are the great

[@paulthefish33]

Just beautiful.

[@mariahelenaloureiro8157]

I'd like to listen to them all Day and night long!!!

[@kernriver1967]

Excellent....still young man 🍺😎

[@R.L.KRANESCHRADTT]

RIP Bucky such a great talent and fine gentleman.

[@ChannelMaster720]

Whenever I hear this beautiful song, MOONGLOW, I can see Kim Novak and Bill Holden dancing that SEXY dance they did in "PICNIC", WOW. I love Bucky Pizzarelli's music because he always plays the "classics". SO GOOD. I am sorry he his no longer with us, but we have JOHN Pizzarelli. SYLVIA 6/25/2020

[@bluetrane65]

I bust out laughing with joy at that #11 at the very end 🤣

[@lpgoog]

Older master, younger master. Both oozing with mastery.

[@rosegeaber7533]

That was wonderful. Thank you Gentlemen!

[@bill7016]

Those cats swung !

[@angiewfla]

My ALL TIME FAVORITE SONG!!!! THANK YOU!!!😘👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TM-jo4wz]

Bucky is the man! Period

[@davidpoor8638]

First time I've ever seen or heard a 7 string guitar! I could listen to these men for HOURS!!!

[@joehiggs100]

Hi David, check out George Van Eps, who showed Mr Pizzarelli the advantage of 7 strings, also John, Bucky's son and Howard Arlen, a young whippersnapper...en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Van_Eps

[@davidpoor8638]

@@joehiggs100 THANKS!!! I shall indeed!!!

[@ConversationStartersVideo]

Piano player here, one of my all time favorites tunes and one I memorized decades ago.

[@bixsingsthemusicoflife2047]

Great and wonderfully expressive of the feel of the song. Thanks.

[@Nansen1981]

Just one word, genius.

[@gregorywilson9322]

Pure nectar.........

[@josedomingos61]

Rest In Peace Sir Buck Pizzarelli! Tank you !!

[@johnbresnik]

Excellent - very nice. It's good to see Bucky showing what can be done when you're over 80...

[@richardryan8462]

John Bresnik I'm not trying to be disagreeable, but he's showing what Bucky Pizzarelli can do past 80.

[@uauclic2459]

Loved it from Brazil !

[@emilschneider9974]

Stunning!

[@ramonpurugganan6865]

A guitar gem especially the Moonglow piece is one of my jazz favorites.

[@ritadagostino328]

Wow !

[@TimNelson]

Dear God, is that wonderful. Oh my.

[@musket-hc1fc]

Greatness in two great guitarists!

[@rickcurtis2983]

Really great performance, I love to watch instrumentalists that have unlimited imaginations and skill, beautiful!

[@gust5992]

Loved it gents👍👍 Thank you.

[@user-pl6hx8um9k]

Франк ты по чаще в Ютубе музыку нам покажи, ваша игра так прекрасна, прям как бальзам для души

[@user-ty6do8yz4l]

Wow! Sweetness... RIP Bucky

[@iamtheimagedoctor]

Love the last note (#11)

[@paulmaimone8810]

Gifts on display, Thank you

[@bobareeniobobareenio2935]

Sorely missed. Thankful for him and glad Frank is around and will be for a LONG time . . Such greats! Same class as Chet... well, for that matter, I could go on and name quite a few . . But all I know is , besides LOVING the treat to me ears, I also may burn all my guitars. That will be a treat for my warmth.. . (I’ll burn them in the fireplace) hahahah

[@bfcowden]

love it!

[@eohippusone]

That's sooo cool!

[@naturallynebraska]

Masters of Music and the Song of the strings ! Bravo!

[@phillipclarke8871]

So beautiful. Thanks so much

[@johnsmall9729]

Complete mastery of rythm. Love it!

[@dongaetano3687]

Smooth and easy goin'. Impeccable. Thanks guys.

[@redburban1394]

Wow That rug really ties that stage together DUDE.

[@paulphelps7809]

Beautiful indeed.

[@PLA5207]

Both elites! Magnificent.

[@m.r.2183]

Bucky was a cool guy. His single note solo starting at 1.30 is awesome. Very clear and articulate.

[@tpledger100]

Bucky will always be a treasure!

[@mgraemem]

Bucky passed away just this year, April 1, 2020.

[@freddymclain]

first class gentlemen playing first class stuff. This was a wonderful pairing.

[@aliciaelcirapierri9338]

Beautiful so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@enzogonzalez9400]

The final..."E" String on air

[@imannonymous7707]

aww rip buck....great duet right there....front and centre!

[@wittvonwitt4403]

Rest in Peace Bucky. Thank you sir.

[@stevenvicino8687]

Got to see Bucky and his son John jam at the St Louis guitar festival all those years ago. Didn't have a clue who they were but WOW! Even a dolt like me knew enough to pay attention.

[@Larriex97]

I like this so much!! Two amazing players! 😮

[@stuart8663]

Thanks Frank, for uploading this. Just so smooth. I'll be playing on my Jazz program.

[@garybowden4274]

Beautiful - Franks dynamics are fantastic,

[@joepalooka2145]

An inspiration and an education for all aspiring jazz guitarists.

[@jonstewartChicago]

Someone play this version at my funeral!!! Lol

[@andr00NZ]

What a great combination.

[@johnholt1027]

Thanks Freddy