John Pizzarelli Presents “Dear Mr. Bennett”
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Kicking off the 10th Annual South Beach Jazz Festival, Grammy Award–winning guitarist, vocalist, and producer John Pizzarelli brings his acclaimed tribute, Dear Mr. Bennett, to the Faena Theater in Miami Beach.
In this thoughtfully curated program, Pizzarelli and his trio honor the life and legacy of Tony Bennett, drawing from more than six decades of the legendary vocalist’s recordings. The evening spans Bennett’s early career favorites such as “Because of You” and “Rags to Riches,” through enduring classics including “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” while also touching on highlights from Bennett’s late-career collaborations and resurgence.
Pizzarelli is widely recognized for his role in preserving and advancing the Great American Songbook. The Boston Globe has noted his ability to “reinvigorate the Great American Songbook and re-popularize jazz,” a reputation built on decades of recordings, touring, and collaborations across the jazz and popular music spectrum.
Throughout the performance, Pizzarelli combines precise musicianship with conversational insights, offering audiences musical context and behind-the-scenes stories that illuminate Bennett’s artistry while maintaining the swing-centered tradition that defines his own work.
Showtimes:
First Show: 7:30 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
Second Show: 10:00 PM (Doors open at 9:30 PM)
First Show: 7:30 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
Second Show: 10:00 PM (Doors open at 9:30 PM)
Tickets:
ExploreTock – Faena Theater
ExploreTock – Faena Theater
This opening-night performance sets the tone for the South Beach Jazz Festival’s milestone 10th year, spotlighting one of today’s most respected jazz interpreters in a program that bridges tradition, history, and living artistry.
Faena Theater in Miami Beach is an intimate, ornate performance venue located inside the Faena Hotel at 3201 Collins Avenue. Inspired by the grand opera houses of Europe and the glamour of Old Hollywood, the theater features rich gold-leaf and red velvet décor that creates an immersive setting for ambitious artistic productions, original cabaret shows, intimate concerts and live music. With its cabaret-style atmosphere and limited seating, Faena Theater offers visitors a distinctive cultural experience in the heart of Miami Beach’s arts scene.
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