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Michel Petrucciani | Essential albums and listening guide
Explore Michel Petrucciani through Power of Three. Discover what to listen for and follow related styles to your next record.
Michel Petrucciani
Meet the artist
A French pianist with strong momentum and bright lyricism. Trio recordings and collaborations with Jim Hall and Wayne Shorter reveal his distinctive approach to melodic improvisation. Brightly defined notes and strong swing carry melodies forward.
Detailed phrases retain a clear direction, while chords offer rich colour. Carefully placed notes in ballads reveal another side of the same voice. In collaboration, brief responses can open into larger developments. A strong piano presence still leaves room for attentive interaction, joining brilliance with intimacy.
Where to start listening
In Power of Three, follow the space between piano, Jim Hall's guitar and Wayne Shorter's saxophone as three distinct voices interact.
1987Power of Three
Michel Petrucciani
Michel Petrucciani performs live at Montreux with Jim Hall and Wayne Shorter. Piano, guitar and saxophone create an intimate but stimulating exchange of melodic voices.
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