I first noticed a video of Michel Petrucciani just last night. Before then, I'd never heard of him.
He was a jazz pianist who also suffered from a physical condition that made things difficult for him in terms of getting from place to place. He had osteogenesis imperfecta which was the reason for his very short stature.
When I listened to his first video, I wasn't overly impressed. I was wondering if he really was a great jazz pianist, or whether the novelty and distinctness of seeing a man with this physical ailment playing the piano was the cause for the fame he had.
After listening to several of his performances, I decided that no, it was not audience sympathy or anything related to his physical issues that made people want to see him, it was, in fact, his playing.
If you're a jazz lover and you've not heard of him, and heard his music, it's time you did.
Michel is no longer with us. He died in January of 1999, at only 36 years of age.
Following are some of his video.
And you can guess what I was asking myself while listening to him...
Do they make 'em like that anymore?
Caravan
Billie's Bounce
Full Concert
'Round Midnight
Hopefully, I can get back to doing more of these posts. Hopefully, someone will enjoy this music.
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