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 UA-cam) 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 UA-cam 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.
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.....
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 !!!............
Why must someone always put a negative comment about the negative votes? Who cares? Mmm.. I hope I don't start a trend of posting negative comments about people who put negative comments about negative votes...
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
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!!!!
On ne peut pas savoir qui était Michel sans avoir analysé ses compositions de l'album Oracle's destiny. Michel était encore plus grand qu'on ne le pense...
maestrazo¡¡ petrucciani ¡¡cual disfuncion ¡¡¡pudiendo tocar musica comercial decidio entrar al maravilloso mundo del jazz¡¡gracias leyenda del jazz desde monterrey mexico saludos y no imbecil no es el mini mi ¡patrick neavin ¡¡10 gentes esparan su muñeca de satin
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 !!!
Dear 123 baskie. He is making a quote of the basic phrase of the standard TEA FOR TWO. Listen again and see. Luiz Felipe Oiticica, from Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.
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.
If you can imagine the various struggles in MIchel's life... what have you ever applied yourself to, in your life, to achieve something like his beautiful piano performances? I don't want to hear any more excuses about how the system is against you, blah blah blah... Face it. You're lazy and you didn't even try.
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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 UA-cam)
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 UA-cam 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...
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
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.”.
The man......was.....a........TRUE GIANT !!!
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.
In the crowded World of solo jazz piano, he stood out.
You said it all!
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 !!!............
This guy is absolutely fucking awesome!
without doubt one of the great jazz pianists of this century.this man had it all.wonderful wonderful player.he is sadly missed.
Michel Pretrucciani's album with Jim Hall and Wayne Shorter (The Power of Three) is outstanding. Highly recommended listening.
Das schaue ich und höre vielleich schon 10. mal. Kann ich nicht aufzuhörer zuzuhören und zuschauen. Danke für wunderbare Musikmomente!
I love you. Michel. forever.
I kneel in front of the divine... Nothing else to express my huge admiration for this extraordinary and unique Artist...
Nenhum comentário seria capaz de expressar a admiração que ele merecia.
이 위대한 피아니스트 앞에서 그 누구도 자신의 처지에 대해 불평을 늘어놓을 수는 없을것이다. 미셸은
음악가이면서 몸으로 보여준 철학자 그 이상이다.
THAT´S JAZZ!
Que pena que un talento como Michel ya no este con nosotros,es unico.
Toujours aussi grand et fort. tu nous manques Michel...
Qu'est-ce que tu nous manques Michel. C'est dingue.
2:38 WHEN HE GOES INTO THE UPPER REGISTER IS MAGICAL!!!!!!
Que bárbaro
Me erizo la piel, fue un deleite
Un exemple d'homme qui malgré son handicap donne une bonne leçon , l'énergie
Des moments exceptionnels à déguster sans modération... Bravo à Michel qui nous prouve une fois de plus son immense talent.
Why must someone always put a negative comment about the negative votes? Who cares?
Mmm.. I hope I don't start a trend of posting negative comments about people who put negative comments about negative votes...
Le talent à l'état pur!!
Merci Michel!
SENSACIONAL!!!!!!!!!!
Wowww. Just pure love and his internal clock is soooo on
Great sense of humor, musically, and his interpretations are pretty much magical, to my ears.
You just know he loves what he does when you see him just sweating and feeling each one of his majestic notes.
Wow so much beauty out of one man on one piano
...
Amazing!!! He was a real genius!
This is a phenomenal show. Michel, you're wonderful.
Love when he does the highest notes on the piano!
Amazing gift from his Creator !
A brilliant pianist indeed!
Merveilleux Michel. Comme vous nous manquez. Reposez en paix.
merveilleux!!! wonderfull !!!
The definition of a genius condensed in 6:43 min!
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!!!
melhor interpretação...
Sometimes we entertain Angels.
Many thank you for this post, Petrucciani is among the world greatest key keyboardist. From UAS than you.
This dude was a Beast!!
um dos maiores músicos do mundo...
Que´est-ce qu´il étais bon !!!
GENIUS.
Do you think he played with his whole soul like this because he knew he didn't have much time?
Michel the great !
Does anyone know what Michel is quoteing at 4:35?? it sounds so familiar but I can't remember lol
Tea for Two
ES la mejor interpretación que he escuchado EXCEPCIONAL
Genius!
I love how he keeps leaving the time signature
Trying to shake of the audience's pesky snapping!
Un immenso musicista!!
Il migliore di sempre,intenso.Grande Michel.
The man who made the piano sing, wizard !
아름다운 연주예여!!
Great sounds, I had never heard of him until I came to You tube, so thanks. I'm glad his music lives on...
So, this is how Satin Doll is suppose to sound like. Cool jazz, baby.
Espléndido!!! Un ser con el toque divino de la sensibilidad...Felicitaciones y gracias!!!
Magnifique ! ! !
Shabash
god given talent god bless 🎧🎵🎵
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 -
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
Thank you for your nice posting.
Satin Doll and Tea For Two of his performance is so extremely♫
His approach is unreal!
Gracias, mil gracias por las maravillas que nos hizo y hace disfrutar. Que músico tan impresionante!
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.
que maravilla SON este hombre y su piano!!!
Que GRANDE, que GRANDE y que GRANDE!
Michel, I wonder where you went when you played like this. I hope it was a heavenly place.
woow, i love this song and and i've never seen a bald kid with such an artistic talent :P
@123baskie Tea for two
Quel personnage !
He was an extraordinary artist.
Because those 12 people are snakes. They don't have ears.
Sick how some peoples minds and hands allow them to play multiple parts independently.
Un " Gigante " del jazz !!!!
Grazie michael
On ne peut pas savoir qui était Michel sans avoir analysé ses compositions de l'album Oracle's destiny. Michel était encore plus grand qu'on ne le pense...
They are Lady Gaga fans who came here by accident.
maestrazo¡¡ petrucciani ¡¡cual disfuncion ¡¡¡pudiendo tocar musica comercial decidio entrar al maravilloso mundo del jazz¡¡gracias leyenda del jazz desde monterrey mexico saludos y no imbecil no es el mini mi ¡patrick neavin ¡¡10 gentes esparan su muñeca de satin
Michel is Satin (and Satie:)
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!!!!
I love that the whole audience seems to be snapping their fingers
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 !!!
What an exquisite rendition of this evergreen. Michel, you are making both Duke and Billy very proud. Rest in peace.
Amazing genius! He's got talent and brilliance!
Pure genious. Thank you
God of Satin , nuestro Michel 💫
Tea for two ?
Satin Doll!!
yea theres a little snippet of tea for two in there
Dear 123 baskie.
He is making a quote of the basic phrase of the standard TEA FOR TWO. Listen again and see.
Luiz Felipe Oiticica, from Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.
THE BEST!!!!
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.
If you can imagine the various struggles in MIchel's life... what have you ever applied yourself to, in your life, to achieve something like his beautiful piano performances? I don't want to hear any more excuses about how the system is against you, blah blah blah... Face it. You're lazy and you didn't even try.
"Satynowa laleczka "
man, i couldn't hold the tears at the end!! that was beautiful!
What a privilege to witness this creation - Duke would have no problem with this either. Stunning - thanks so much, Boogie!
absolutely wonderful !