Michel Petrucciani (December 28, 1962, Orange, France – January 6, 1999, Ma… Read Full Bio ↴Michel Petrucciani (December 28, 1962, Orange, France – January 6, 1999, Manhattan), was a French Jazz pianist.
Michel Petrucciani came from a Franco-Italian family of a musical background. At an early age he became enthusiastic about the works of Duke Ellington and wished to become a pianist like him. Although he trained for years as a classical pianist, jazz remained his interest. He had his first professional concert at 13. At this point in his life he was still quite fragile so had to be carried to and from the piano. Michel Petrucciani was born with osteogenesis imperfecta which is a genetic condition that causes brittle bones and in his case short stature. It is also often linked to pulmonary ailments. In general his size meant that he required aids to reach the piano's pedals, but his hands were average in length.
By age 18 he helped form a successful trio. 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. He also played with diverse figures in the US jazz scene including Dizzy Gillespie.
He is one of the first, if not the only, French musicians to sign with Blue Note Records. In 1994 he was made a knight of the Légion d'honneur in Paris.
His own style would be influenced by Bill Evans although some compare him to Keith Jarrett. He is often deemed to be among the best jazz pianists to ever come from France.
On the personal side he had three significant relationships. His first marriage to Italian pianist Gilda Buttà ended in divorce. He also fathered two children, one being a son named Alexandre. One of these kids inherited his condition. He also had a stepson.
Michel Petrucciani died at 36 from a pulmonary infection. He is buried in Le Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris.
Michel Petrucciani came from a Franco-Italian family of a musical background. At an early age he became enthusiastic about the works of Duke Ellington and wished to become a pianist like him. Although he trained for years as a classical pianist, jazz remained his interest. He had his first professional concert at 13. At this point in his life he was still quite fragile so had to be carried to and from the piano. Michel Petrucciani was born with osteogenesis imperfecta which is a genetic condition that causes brittle bones and in his case short stature. It is also often linked to pulmonary ailments. In general his size meant that he required aids to reach the piano's pedals, but his hands were average in length.
By age 18 he helped form a successful trio. 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. He also played with diverse figures in the US jazz scene including Dizzy Gillespie.
He is one of the first, if not the only, French musicians to sign with Blue Note Records. In 1994 he was made a knight of the Légion d'honneur in Paris.
His own style would be influenced by Bill Evans although some compare him to Keith Jarrett. He is often deemed to be among the best jazz pianists to ever come from France.
On the personal side he had three significant relationships. His first marriage to Italian pianist Gilda Buttà ended in divorce. He also fathered two children, one being a son named Alexandre. One of these kids inherited his condition. He also had a stepson.
Michel Petrucciani died at 36 from a pulmonary infection. He is buried in Le Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris.
Looking Up
Michel Petrucciani Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Looking Up' by these artists:
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ARZLEE I’ve been trying and getting tried My patience running thin …
Autopilot Off You figured this should be natural. It's just what you need…
BOB ft Paramore Things are looking up, oh finally! I thought I'd never see…
Citizens Black cloud hanging on my head Haven't seen the sunshine…
conk creet Today is dragging on I drank 'till I was numb I'm trying…
Cooter You figured this should be easy You figured this should be…
Dizzy Wright Things looking up this shit was overdue Just can't give up K…
Donna Summer Looking up, again I'm coming back to life I'm coming back to…
Eels Ah, it's looking up Let me tell you what I mean Used…
Elton John Figuring out where I went wrong The script not followed, the…
George Michael & Elton John Figuring out where I went wrong The script not followed, th…
Kyle Echarri Echoes, calling from a distance Let go,I see your soul shini…
Leon Polar And I know that's the song in the morning And the…
Liberty Ellman Things are looking up, oh finally! I thought I'd never see…
Marshal -=> www.music.pbtone.com Jetlag limbo can't decide Like molten rock I turn to stone …
Matthew West Daddy was a preacher The man I wanted to be No, he…
Michelle Gayle Ooooooh, yeah Mmmmmmm Ohhhhhh Rejoice Rejoice Yeah yeah ye…
Nikkita No one knows that I walk for miles No direction no…
Noggin Toboggan 99 defiencies 100 if you reward these 1000 ways to say I…
Paramore Things are looking up, oh, finally I thought I'd never see…
Paramore (Instrumental) Things are looking up, oh finally! I thought I'd never see…
Paramore - Brand New Eyes Things are looking up, oh, finally I thought I'd never see…
Paramore! Things are looking up, oh finally! I thought I'd never see…
Piché Only one lighter on my dresser And I ain't gotta worry…
R. Fentz You were a business, I was a start up You were…
SafetySuit Call it a feeling Call it a premonition Things are about to…
Tir Na Nog When you're looking up I see the sun's reflection in your…
Vanarin Things are gonna look up For me for you for us Even…
www.music-share.net No way, nowhere to go, oh-oh Yeah, I'm suffering, just let…
♪♫Paramore Things are looking up, oh, finally I thought I'd never see…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Michel Petrucciani:
'Round Midnight It begins to tell 'Round midnight, midnight I do pretty we…
Autumn Leaves The falling leaves drift by the window The autumn leaves of…
Caravan Night and stars above that shine so bright The myst'ry…
Here's That Rainy Day Maybe I should have saved those left over dreams Funny, but…
Home The Sleeper: Shine- lake of fire Lines take me higher My …
I Can't Get Started I've flown around the world in a plane I've settled revolut…
I'll Remember April This lovely day will lengthen into evening We'll sigh goodb…
Ill Remember April This lovely day will lengthen into evening We'll sigh goodby…
In A Sentimental Mood In A Sentimental Mood I can see the stars come…
Pennies from Heaven Every time it rains, it rains pennies from heaven Don't you…
Prelude To A Kiss If you hear A song in blue Like a flower crying For the…
These Foolish Things Oh! Will you never let me be? Oh! Will you never…
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Khai Mang
You put this little man in front of a piano and he becomes a giant. One of the most inspirational pieces I've ever had the pleasure to interpret in my 40 years of playing the piano.
Moonstar777
...and his giant shadow covers all others...gone way too soon!
Khai Mang
@Moonstar777 YES!
mwenkilakuti
this little man was one of the greatest of all. His fingers were breaking when playing !! I'm almost crying each time i'm listening to his music.. RIP and timeless respect
mrn harry
Ahhh
The Barrie Thomas BTM Club Music & Food Experience
I do
Mario Tjoe
“When I play, I play with my heart and my head and my spirit… I don’t play to people’s heads, but to their hearts." - Michel Petrucciani
TheShestov
Безмерно уважаю этого Человека!!! Цените жизнь, как ценил ее он! Добивайтесь успехов, которых достиг Он! Светлая память тебе, Мишель! Immensely respect this man! Appreciate life, as he appreciated it! Fond memory you, Michel!
Makis
One of the brilliant minds of music history. This is my favorite song. A real teacher of life and music.
Ricci Hodgson
I've replayed this track countless times - it really is a fantastic piece of music that tugs on the heart strings.