Michel Petrucciani
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Michel Petrucciani (French pronunciation: [miʃɛl pɛtʁutʃani]; Italian: [petrutˈtʃani]; 28 December 1962, Orange, Vaucluse, France – 6 January 1999, New York City, USA) was a French jazz pianist. Afflicted from birth with osteogenesis imperfecta, a genetic disease that causes brittle bones and, in his case, short stature, he became one of the most accomplished jazz pianists of his generation despite having arms which caused him pain.
Biography
Michel Petrucciani came from an Italo-French family (his grandfather was from Naples) with a musical background. His father Tony played guitar, his brother Louis played bass, and his brother Philippe also plays the guitar. Michel was born with osteogenesis imperfecta, which is a genetic disease that causes brittle bones and, in his case, short stature. It is also often linked to pulmonary ailments. The disease caused his bones to fracture over 100 times before he reached adolescence, and kept him in pain throughout his entire life. "I have pain all the time. I'm used to having hurt arms," he said. In Michel's early career, his father and brother occasionally carried him, literally, because he could not walk far on his own unaided. In certain respects though he considered his disability an advantage as he got rid of distractions, like sports, that other boys tended to become involved in. And he hints that his disability was helpful in other parts of his life. He said: "Sometimes I think someone upstairs saved me from being ordinary."
Playground (Michel Petrucciani album)
Playground is a jazz album by Michel Petrucciani, which features his generally acoustic-based approach being transformed by the addition of synthesizers and electric bass guitar in the ensemble, as well as a more funk-rhythm driven approach to the music.
Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars stating "Actually, all 11 of Michel Petrucciani's originals are worth hearing and, despite the brief playing time of this CD, it is recommended.".
Track listing
All tracks composed by Michel Petrucciani, except as noted
Personnel
Podcasts:
Michel Petrucciani
ALBUMS
- Jazz Inspiration released: 2011
- Best ot Dreyfus Jazz Recordings released: 2008
- Flamingo released: 2008
- Oracle's Destiny released: 2006
- RTL jazz la collection : Michel Petrucciani released: 2004
- So What released: 2004
- Toot Sweet released: 2003
- Dreyfus Night in Paris released: 2003
- Days of Wine and Roses: The Owl Years released: 2002
- Conversation released: 2001
- Michel Petrucciani Collection released: 1999
- Trio in Tokyo released: 1999
- Concerts Inédits released: 1999
- Jazz Festival de Nice released: 1998
- Solo Live released: 1998
- Both Worlds released: 1997
- Au Théâtre des Champs-Élysées released: 1995
- Flamingo released: 1995
- Conférence de presse, Volume 2 released: 1995
- Petrucciani NHØP released: 1994
- Live released: 1994
- Conférence de presse, Volume 1 released: 1994
- Marvellous released: 1994
- The Blue Note Years released: 1993
- Promenade With Duke released: 1993
- Cold Blues released: 1991
- Playground released: 1991
- Music released: 1989
- Michel Plays Petrucciani released: 1988
- Power of Three released: 1986
- 100 Hearts released: 1984
- Date With Time released: 1981
- Flash released: 1980
- Piano Solo: The Complete Concert in Germany released:
- Les années Blue Note (1986-1994) released:
- A Michel ... la Musica Piu' Bella di Michel Petrucciani released:
- Note N'notes released:
- Jazz & dintorni released:
- Michel Petrucciani released:
- The Best of Michel Petrucciani released:
Born: 1962-12-28
Died: 1999-01-06
