Jazz Club Montmartre - CPH 1988 - 1er Set (Vinyle LP) / Michel Petrucciani Trio

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Side A:
It's a Dance - Autumn Leaves
Side B: La Champagne - Giant Steps - Someday My Prince
Discover the exclusive, unreleased musical treasure from Michel Petrucciani: an exceptional double live album, "Jazz Club Montmartre - CPH 1988"! Storyville Records is proud to present this never-before-released recording, captured during a memorable concert on July 3, 1988, at Copenhagen's famous Jazzhus Montmartre. That evening, the legendary French pianist Michel Petrucciani was accompanied by two jazz icons, Gary Peacock on double bass and Roy Haynes on drums, forming an ephemeral but magical trio for a summer European tour.
The synergy between these musicians is palpable throughout the album. Together, they revisit six of Michel's original compositions with unparalleled grace and spontaneity, while also paying homage to modern jazz giants like Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett, and Paul Bley through unique arrangements of classics such as Someday My Prince Will Come, Mr. K.J., and Turnaround. From the brilliant dynamism of She Did It Again to the introspective beauty of Autumn Leaves, Petrucciani's virtuoso playing embodies a rare intensity, profound joy, and boundless passion for life.
This album takes us to the heart of a pivotal stage in Michel Petrucciani's meteoric career, midway between his beginnings in Paris and his premature passing. Despite the physical challenges imposed by his illness, osteogenesis imperfecta, Petrucciani left an indelible mark on the world of jazz thanks to his unwavering determination, his infinite love for music, and his contagious laugh.
More than 35 years after that magical evening, Storyville Records invites you to close your eyes and travel back in time to 1988. Immerse yourself in the unique world of Michel Petrucciani and relive an unforgettable moment in music history.