Enrico Pieranunzi, Marc Johnson & Paul Motian
Release Date: 14 August 2020
Label: Storyville Records
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 717101848720
Genres: Jazz Contemporary
Description
Enrico Pieranunzi, the Italian piano master, is recognised as one of the best European jazz pianists and as a pianist, composer and arranger he has recorded more than 70 albums. On this recording, from December 1996 at the legendary and now closed Copenhagen Jazzhouse, he is joined by two masters in their own right; Marc Johnson on bass and Paul Motian on drums. This trio plays with virtuosity and force that shines through on every note and beat.
Enrico Pieranunzi has been a popular guest in Copenhagen for over 30 years, where he has played with elite Danish musicians like Mads Vinding, Alex Riel and Jesper Lundgaard. In recent years he has collaborated closely in a duo context with the phenomenal bassist Thomas Fonnesbæk and the two, together, were soon able to achieve new heights of creativity.
Pieranunzi is an exceptional pianist, whether he's playing solo, duo or trio. Melodically, harmonically, and not least of all rhythmically, he is "out of this world". He has something you simply don't hear with other musicians. Part of the explanation is likely due to a unique combination of influences, from his deep roots in classical and Italian music to his collaboration with iconic film composer Ennio Morricone and jazz giants like Chet Baker and Art Farmer. The rest - and most importantly - is due to Enrico himself.
Tracklisting
Danish Radio Big Band
Thomas Fonnesbaek
Michel Petrucciani Trio
Carsten Dahl Golden Ratio Trio
Jacob Christoffersen Trio
Peter Vuust & Aarhus Jazz Orchestra
Johnny Griffin Quartet
Kira Martini
Enrico Pieranunzi, Marc Johnson & Paul Motian
