*John Pizzarelli and Catherine Russell:*
*Ella, Joe, and Oscar*
Two extraordinary talents unite to celebrate the timeless collaborations of three jazz icons: Ella Fitzgerald, Joe Pass, and Oscar Peterson.
“Pizzarelli is the genial genius of the guitar.” —The Toronto Star
“Russel is a wonderfully charismatic performer with a showstopping voice and an unabashedly old-fashioned repertoire.” —The Washington Post
Internationally acclaimed guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli joins forces with Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist Catherine Russell for Ella, Joe, and Oscar. Inspired by the legendary collaborations between Fitzgerald, Pass, and Peterson, this concert reimagines the Great American Songbook with effortless chemistry, virtuosic guitar work, and warm, soulful vocals. Pizzarelli’s signature swing and Russell’s rich, expressive phrasing bring timeless standards to life with intimacy and sparkle.
Ticket pricing
$45.50 - $89.50 additional fees may apply
Generously supported by Jamie Golombek.
Ways To Save
See more and save with package options designed to help you build your perfect season! Save 20% when you purchase tickets to two or more eligible shows.
Music package—pick two from:
• Canadian Golha Orchestra and Sepideh Raissadat
• Joshua Redman Quartet
• Minsoo Sohn - JS Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier
• Swing Into the Holidays ft. Caity Gyorgy & Christian Wiggs
• Yoann Bourgeois & Patrick Watson
• John Pizzarelli and Catherine Russell: Ella, Joe, and Oscar
• Emmet Cohen Trio
• Silkroad Ensemble featuring Cécile McLorin Salvant
• Gustavo Santaolalla
The Stage is Yours package:
• Mix and match any two shows from [TO Live’s 2026-27 season](tolive.com/season-26-27 "Link to TO Live's 26-27 webpage")
Looking for even more value? A limited number of 2-for-$50 tickets are also available on select performances throughout the season. Offer excludes ‘Twas the Night Before… and Gustavo Santaolalla, and is subject to availability.
Listen On Spotify
Hear John Pizzarelli on Spotify.
Hear Catherine Russell on Spotify.
John Pizzarelli
“Reinvigorating the Great American Songbook and re-popularizing jazz.” —The Boston Globe
“A rare entertainer of the old school.” —The Seattle Times
“[His Midnight McCartney album] may be the best collection of McCartney covers ever recorded.” —The New Yorker
Catherine Russell
“A masterful singer who knows how to inject her own personality into the heart of a great song.” —Philadelphia Inquirer
“The singer’s gutsy blues croon—one of the best this side of Bessie Smith—could melt the ice in a bourbon on the rocks.” —The Boston Globe
“Sassy, smart, and historically minded, this New York–based singer has the jazz world abuzz.” —Los Angeles Times
“A legend hiding in plain sight. With an astonishingly rich, multifaceted voice that can swing, lilt, belt, and sweetly croon with equal ease.” —HuffPost
Saturday, February 20
8:00 p.m.
Meridian Hall · 1 Front Street East
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