His bones gave him pain, all the time of his life. So he probably didn't have much fun playing. But no doubt he was inspired and he's left us great music.
In tears... he played as if he KNEW time was running out, so he wanted to play EVERY NOTE and play them all beautifully... and perfectly... even the imperfections...
Back in 2006 I was so enchanted with Michel’s magical playing. I asked my piano teacher, a local jazz icon , if it’s appropriate to listen to Michel exclusively. He answered “That’s very good.”.
As as connoisseur you simply can´t dislike a performance from Michel like this one. Michel always stayed 100% true to the standards he chose to play. He was so very contemporary but also played some of the standards like no other. Satin Doill, Caravan, Take the "A" train" and many others. His art will never leave me.....
I have watched three videos thus far on this genius of a pianist. And for as much as I love jazz this man was a true icon. I am saddened that I never got the chance to see him perform at all. But the legacy of music and inspiration that he left behind is beyond any words that I can express. I am actually teary eyed because you can really feel what he is playing...sigh. I have to go out and buy his recorded works. I had never experienced or heard of Michel Petrucciani until I was thumbing through a book called "Icons Of Jazz": A History "In Photographs 1900-2000 by Dave Gelly who is also a jazz tenor saxophonist. There are so many jazz musicians that I admire , respect and adore. Michel Petrucciani R.I.P. In 1977 the great American trumpeter Clark Terry was touring in France and was introduced to Michel. Clark Terry could not believe what he was hearing and hired Michel and at the time he was only 15.
Michel always say that his fisical condition was something good. Cause when he was young he could give all the attentions just to the music, no distractions .. Sorry for my bad english
Hey Daryl, I would advise you listen to "Conference de Presse", in duo with Eddy Louiss. It's my favourite of his albums for sure. Not easy to find though (but I'm pretty sure it's on iTunes, and some of the tracks are on RUclips) Peace
corentin le vot I know it has been awhile since you wrote a response with some more information on Michel Petrucciani. I have looked for this recording on CD or on vinyl. So I will have to download it from the internet on iTunes or on RUclips as you advised. Do you play yourself. I am going to start back with playing trumpet but just for fun. However I really love classical and jazz and several types of music too. Have a wonderful week Corentin and thanks so much for your info on this jazz giant. Daryl Harvey
I had the chance to ear him in concert in the mid 90's, close to Bordeaux (in Mérignac). That was an amazing moment of music. I was very surprised by his very percussive and precise way of playing, and by his faculty of including other melodies as an musical hide and seek. He had a very efficiant sense of humour and shared a lot of stories about music and other stuff... like how, with Eddy Louiss, with whom he was suppose to record a disc, they spent most of the time they have eating and drinking wine.
breath - taking. With one hand this man captures more music than I knew was there. Like many comments, i experienced the best of accidents when I heard 'looking up ' and thought WHO IS THAT!!!!
Quel grand maître ! Chaque morceau me semble être à la fois être un feu d'artifice avec la légèreté de jets et jeux d'eau. Merci pour ce partage lumineux 💖🙏🌞
Un "satin doll" Ca c'est du jazz mais pas n'importe lequel des arrangements, celui de Michel. Un virtuose qui ne nous a jamais quitté au travers de sa musique et qu'on n'oubliera jamais !!!
ive only just got into jazz, any uk people here who have sky arts, watch the the programme blue note, this guy is in some episodes, one of the best pianist piano players i have ever seen by far
Si t'aimes pas, casse toi ! Mais ne coche pas J'aime pas. C'est un merveilleux pianiste ! If you don't like this, go AWAY ! But do not dislike this wondeful pianist.
I really liked the simplicity of his one hand solo and jazzy feel. This man is physically disabled yet he still demonstrates great jazz. I tip my hat to you Michel.
Michel ne peut pas reposer en paix car il a Frédéric Chopin juste à côté de lui au Père Lachaise. Alors il va lui jouer Looking up et ça va être la fête au Paradis !!!............
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Here is a man who puts his whole soul into his music and has fun doing it! What an inspiration!
His bones gave him pain, all the time of his life. So he probably didn't have much fun playing. But no doubt he was inspired and he's left us great music.
@@mariolinabronzini108 idiotic take but thank you I guess
@@dask7428 what are you finding idiotic in my comment?
@@mariolinabronzini108 "he probably didn't have much fun playing" hope you know why you're wrong now
Could not agree more!!
In tears... he played as if he KNEW time was running out, so he wanted to play EVERY NOTE and play them all beautifully... and perfectly... even the imperfections...
Fair point and very sad. What a guy though and achieved so much in such a short space of time.
Back in 2006 I was so enchanted with Michel’s magical playing. I asked my piano teacher, a local jazz icon , if it’s appropriate to listen to Michel exclusively. He answered “That’s very good.”.
As as connoisseur you simply can´t dislike a performance from Michel like this one. Michel always stayed 100% true to the standards he chose to play. He was so very contemporary but also played some of the standards like no other. Satin Doill, Caravan, Take the "A" train" and many others. His art will never leave me.....
Wow. He was really incredible.
I have watched three videos thus far on this genius of a pianist. And for as much as I love jazz this man was a true icon. I am saddened that I never got the chance to see him perform at all. But the legacy of music and inspiration that he left behind is beyond any words that I can express. I am actually teary eyed because you can really feel what he is playing...sigh. I have to go out and buy his recorded works. I had never experienced or heard of Michel Petrucciani until I was thumbing through a book called "Icons Of Jazz": A History "In Photographs 1900-2000 by Dave Gelly who is also a jazz tenor saxophonist. There are so many jazz musicians that I admire , respect and adore. Michel Petrucciani R.I.P. In 1977 the great American trumpeter Clark Terry was touring in France and was introduced to Michel. Clark Terry could not believe what he was hearing and hired Michel and at the time he was only 15.
Michel always say that his fisical condition was something good. Cause when he was young he could give all the attentions just to the music, no distractions ..
Sorry for my bad english
Hey Daryl, I would advise you listen to "Conference de Presse", in duo with Eddy Louiss. It's my favourite of his albums for sure. Not easy to find though (but I'm pretty sure it's on iTunes, and some of the tracks are on RUclips)
Peace
corentin le vot I know it has been awhile since you wrote a response with some more information on Michel Petrucciani. I have looked for this recording on CD or on vinyl. So I will have to download it from the internet on iTunes or on RUclips as you advised. Do you play yourself. I am going to start back with playing trumpet but just for fun. However I really love classical and jazz and several types of music too. Have a wonderful week Corentin and thanks so much for your info on this jazz giant.
Daryl Harvey
I had the chance to ear him in concert in the mid 90's, close to Bordeaux (in Mérignac). That was an amazing moment of music. I was very surprised by his very percussive and precise way of playing, and by his faculty of including other melodies as an musical hide and seek. He had a very efficiant sense of humour and shared a lot of stories about music and other stuff... like how, with Eddy Louiss, with whom he was suppose to record a disc, they spent most of the time they have eating and drinking wine.
There is an amazing documentary about him called Looking Up. It must be available on video...
Qu'est-ce que tu nous manques Michel. C'est dingue.
without doubt one of the great jazz pianists of this century.this man had it all.wonderful wonderful player.he is sadly missed.
Toujours aussi grand et fort. tu nous manques Michel...
Das schaue ich und höre vielleich schon 10. mal. Kann ich nicht aufzuhörer zuzuhören und zuschauen. Danke für wunderbare Musikmomente!
Que pena que un talento como Michel ya no este con nosotros,es unico.
Des moments exceptionnels à déguster sans modération... Bravo à Michel qui nous prouve une fois de plus son immense talent.
The man......was.....a........TRUE GIANT !!!
Que bárbaro
Me erizo la piel, fue un deleite
Nenhum comentário seria capaz de expressar a admiração que ele merecia.
One of the few things I’ve seen and heard lately that gives me any hope for our species.
You're not alone! - j q t -
Un exemple d'homme qui malgré son handicap donne une bonne leçon , l'énergie
I kneel in front of the divine... Nothing else to express my huge admiration for this extraordinary and unique Artist...
In the crowded World of solo jazz piano, he stood out.
You said it all!
Wow so much beauty out of one man on one piano
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Great sense of humor, musically, and his interpretations are pretty much magical, to my ears.
Wowww. Just pure love and his internal clock is soooo on
Le talent à l'état pur!!
Merci Michel!
Michel Pretrucciani's album with Jim Hall and Wayne Shorter (The Power of Three) is outstanding. Highly recommended listening.
What an exquisite rendition of this evergreen. Michel, you are making both Duke and Billy very proud. Rest in peace.
Marvelous arrangement joyful playing thanks for sharing your gift
You just know he loves what he does when you see him just sweating and feeling each one of his majestic notes.
Many thank you for this post, Petrucciani is among the world greatest key keyboardist. From UAS than you.
This is a phenomenal show. Michel, you're wonderful.
breath - taking. With one hand this man captures more music than I knew was there. Like many comments, i experienced the best of accidents when I heard 'looking up ' and thought WHO IS THAT!!!!
I had never known him till two days ago. What a special human being he was.
This guy is absolutely fucking awesome!
WOW! I never knew that's what he really looked like, but whatever I love him just the same. That's how you swing! Incredible playing!!!
Il migliore di sempre,intenso.Grande Michel.
Quel grand maître ! Chaque morceau me semble être à la fois être un feu d'artifice avec la légèreté de jets et jeux d'eau. Merci pour ce partage lumineux 💖🙏🌞
Amazing!!! He was a real genius!
A brilliant pianist indeed!
Great sounds, I had never heard of him until I came to You tube, so thanks. I'm glad his music lives on...
Michel il fait déjà longtemps qui vous nous avez quitter, m'ait ta musique est toujours dans nous cœurs 😇😇😇
This dude was a Beast!!
Merveilleux Michel. Comme vous nous manquez. Reposez en paix.
What a privilege to witness this creation - Duke would have no problem with this either. Stunning - thanks so much, Boogie!
Magnificent . . . . what a privelige to enjoy such creativity
2:38 WHEN HE GOES INTO THE UPPER REGISTER IS MAGICAL!!!!!!
Gentlemen, hats off! I am admirer of his huge talent and a beautiful piano sound.
Un "satin doll" Ca c'est du jazz mais pas n'importe lequel des arrangements, celui de Michel. Un virtuose qui ne nous a jamais quitté au travers de sa musique et qu'on n'oubliera jamais !!!
I love you. Michel. forever.
Espléndido!!! Un ser con el toque divino de la sensibilidad...Felicitaciones y gracias!!!
THAT´S JAZZ!
Gracias, mil gracias por las maravillas que nos hizo y hace disfrutar. Que músico tan impresionante!
아름다운 연주예여!!
La précision rythmique est impressionnante !
He was an extraordinary artist.
Amazing gift from his Creator !
merveilleux!!! wonderfull !!!
Amazing genius! He's got talent and brilliance!
Pure genious. Thank you
His approach is unreal!
Michel tu nous manques, on ne t’oubliera jamais. Ça doit bien jazzer la haut !
Love when he does the highest notes on the piano!
An example of being for all mankind.
Thank you for your nice posting.
Satin Doll and Tea For Two of his performance is so extremely♫
que maravilla SON este hombre y su piano!!!
man, i couldn't hold the tears at the end!! that was beautiful!
ES la mejor interpretación que he escuchado EXCEPCIONAL
The man who made the piano sing, wizard !
Un immenso musicista!!
Its such a joy to hear or see him play!
Michel, I wonder where you went when you played like this. I hope it was a heavenly place.
Great song get you in the mood his style top shelf great to listen to people with great talent just relax and enjoy this man is top shelf stuff 👍👍👍👍👍
absolutely wonderful !
ive only just got into jazz, any uk people here who have sky arts, watch the the programme blue note, this guy is in some episodes, one of the best pianist piano players i have ever seen by far
Magnifique ! ! !
Simply wonderful. I hope all of you have the opportunity to hear his version of Take the A Train.
Some of the best piano playing I have ever heard ....Take the A Train....it will knock your socks off!!!!
GENIUS.
Genio e Virtuoso , Dio al Pianoforte . Grazie .
that's absolutely splendid!
Michel the great !
um dos maiores músicos do mundo...
I love how he keeps leaving the time signature
Trying to shake of the audience's pesky snapping!
Que GRANDE, que GRANDE y que GRANDE!
SENSACIONAL!!!!!!!!!!
genial, sin duda uno de lo mas grandes interpretes de jazz y blues, de todos los tiempos
A teary-eyed thank you:-)
The definition of a genius condensed in 6:43 min!
THE BEST!!!!
Si t'aimes pas, casse toi ! Mais ne coche pas J'aime pas. C'est un merveilleux pianiste !
If you don't like this, go AWAY ! But do not dislike this wondeful pianist.
Love the double fade at the very end.
melhor interpretação...
eccezionale, pulizia estrema dell'esecuzione, grande padronanza ed esperienza grande Michel !!!
Sometimes we entertain Angels.
I really liked the simplicity of his one hand solo and jazzy feel. This man is physically disabled yet he still demonstrates great jazz. I tip my hat to you Michel.
Such awesome taste! Genius!
Quel personnage !
That was fanstastic!
Such an amazing talent!
timeless treasure here!!
Michel ne peut pas reposer en paix car il a Frédéric Chopin juste à côté de lui au Père Lachaise. Alors il va lui jouer Looking up et ça va être la fête au Paradis !!!............
Damnnn! Priceless!!! God stuff!!!
Un gran ejemplo para todos los insatisfechos que vivimos cuestionando a Dios.
A genius for the well being of mankind.
Was für ein Mann....!