We remember Michel Petrucciani. ‘Piano Giant’

This day (January 6, 1999), in New York City, died Michel Petrucciani, a French jazz pianist.

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Tracklist :

1 . September Second

2 . Documentary (1997)

3 . In a sentimental mood (1993)

4 . w/ Jim Hall – Beautiful Love

5 . w/ Roy Haynes & Gary Peacock – One for us (1988)

6 . w/ Jim Hall – My Funny Valentine (1986)

7 . I Just Say Hello

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Tracklist :

September Second . Looking Up . Brazillian Suite . Home . Caravan . Besame Mucho . In A Sentimental Mood . She Did It Again . La Champagne . Our Tune .

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Wikipedia : This day (January 6, 1999), in New York City, died Michel Petrucciani, a French jazz pianist.

@allmusic : Originally greatly influenced by Bill Evans and to a lesser extent Keith Jarrett, Petrucciani developed his own individual voice. He started by playing in the family band with his guitarist father and bassist brother.

Jazz Professional : On January 6th, 1999, Michel Petrucciani passed away in Manhattan at the age of 36, from a pulmonary infection. At the time of his death Dreyfus Records were readying a release documenting Michel’s 1997 solo tour of Europe.

@last.fm : He moved to the US in 1982. In the US he is credited with leading Charles Lloyd to resume playing actively and in 1986 he did an album with Wayne Shorter.

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