Italian Intermezzo is a different kind of outing for jazz guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli. The songs come from Italian folk music and the opera, and Ken Peplowski co-leads this sextet with him. The album was marketed as part of a dinner music series, and is supposed to be optimal for playing during an authentic Italian meal.

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Italian Intermezzo
Studio album by Bucky Pizzarelli and Ken Peplowski Sextet
Released	2000 (2000)
Genre	Opera Italian folk swing
Length	43:53
Label	Menus and Music
Producer	Sharon O'Connor
Bucky Pizzarelli and Ken Peplowski Sextet chronology
April Kisses (1999) Italian Intermezzo (2000) Sonatina (2001)

Track listing

1. Ah! Marie
2. Non Dimenticar
3. Ciribiribin
4. Arrivederci Roma
5. Core 'Ngrato
6. Anema E Core
7. Funiculi, Funicula
8. Mattinata
9. Torna A Surriento
10. Malafemena
11. Vieni Sul Mar
12. O Sole Mio
13. Santa Lucia
14. Tarantella

Personnel

• Bucky Pizzarelli – guitar
• Ken Peplowski – clarinet
• Frederico Britos Ruiz – violin
• Lou Pallo – guitar
• Greg Cohen – double-bass
• Charlie Giordano – accordion