Sheldon Gala 2011 Welcomes JOHN PIZZARELLI AND THE SWING SEVEN 4/9/11

Sheldon Gala 2011 presents John Pizzarelli and the Swing Seven, "Rockin in Rhythm: A Tribute to Duke Ellington" on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 7:30pm at the Sheldon Concert Hall.

Tickets: Patron tickets for this very special evening are on sale now! Gala tickets start at $500 and include pre-concert cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, post- concert supper and dancing, preferred concert seating, complimentary valet parking, and a tax deduction. Corporate tables also available! Call The Sheldon at 314.533.9900 to order tickets.

Single tickets go on sale Saturday, February 26 at 10 a.m. and are $40 orchestra / $35 balcony. Call MetroTix at 314.534.1111 or visit www.TheSheldon.org.

John Pizzarelli has had a multi-faceted career as a jazz guitarist, vocalist and bandleader. Pizzarelli returns to the stage for Sheldon Gala 2011, a very special evening co-chaired by Chris and Molly Danforth and Don and Mary Pillsbury Wainwright.

Pizzarelli's performance will feature music from his latest album, Rockin' in Rhythm, a tribute to jazz pianist/composer Duke Ellington, whom Pizzarelli calls "jazz's greatest star!" Songs such as "Don't Get Around Much Anymore," "I'm Beginning to See the Light," "Satin Doll" and "In My Solitude" are re-interpreted with Pizzarelli's trademark style and personality, but with great respect towards the original compositions.

In addition to leading his own band, Pizzarelli has performed or recorded with top artists in jazz and pop including as James Taylor, Natalie Cole, Rickie Lee Jones, Rosemary Clooney, Clark Terry, George Shearing and, of course, Bucky Pizzarelli.