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.
Member of
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Velas guitar
Discography
Links
Official
Concerts
Also known as
John Joseph J. Pisano
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- bdaa7562-944f-4359-b5d4-e989948c4e88
- ISNI
- 0000000117403787
- IPI
- 00024458786
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 10 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.