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My Baby Just Cares For Me: Ukulele

As performed by John Pizzarelli

Item: 35-DS00430889

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 2
SKU: 35-DS00430889

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About the Artist: John Pizzarelli

John Pizzarelli is a virtuoso guitarist and composer whose career spans jazz, pop, and traditional standards. His instrumental mastery and elegant interpretations have made him one of the most recorded artists of his generation, with dozens of albums exploring everything from Django Reinhardt to American songbook classics.

Pizzarelli's gift for arrangement shines across all his work. He approaches each standard with fresh ears, finding new angles without sacrificing the song's essential character. His ukulele interpretations carry that same thoughtfulness: warm, swinging, and thoroughly grounded in the jazz tradition.

Why we love this

Pizzarelli's treatment of this evergreen standard brings sophistication without pretension to ukulele repertoire. The arrangement sits comfortably on the instrument while maintaining the jazz sensibility and harmonic depth that make the song endure across generations.

What to expect

Intimate and nostalgic, with a gentle swing that recalls classic jazz recordings. The melody sits warmly in the ukulele's sweet spot, making the instrument feel like exactly the right choice for this standard.

Who it's for

Intermediate ukulele players ready to move beyond strumming into jazz repertoire will find this a natural next step. It works for ensemble settings, casual performances, or recital material where you want to sound accomplished without requiring extensive technical fireworks.

How to get the most out of it

  • Let the melody breathe. This tune lives in its phrasing, not its speed. Listen to how Pizzarelli spaces each phrase and mirror that intentionality.
  • Shape the harmony by playing through the changes cleanly. The chord progression is the song's spine; make sure your left hand supports it with purpose.
  • Balance melody and accompaniment so both live in the mix. Ukulele can easily get buried or overshadow the tune depending on your touch.
  • Find the swing. Even when playing at a moderate tempo, the rhythmic feel should groove slightly ahead of the beat.

How to use it

This pairs beautifully in a concert devoted to standards or great American songwriting. It also works as a solo opener that sets a sophisticated, jazz-inflected tone before launching into other repertoire.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading jazz chord changes
  • Phrasing and shaping melody with space and intention
  • Voice leading on the ukulele fretboard
  • Swing feel and rhythmic inflection

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