John Pisano

Person · Male

John Pisano

From
Staten Island, United States
Active
1931–2024
Releases
4
  • hard bop
  • jazz
  • post-bop

About

John Pisano (February 6, 1931 – May 2, 2024) 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.

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Discography

Albums 4

Links

Also known as

John Joseph J. Pisano

Identifiers

ISNI
0000000117403787
IPI
00024458786

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