: His playing bridges various jazz styles, showing influences from Bill Evans , Thelonious Monk , and Martial Solal . Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Michel Petrucciani: Solo in Denmark CD

Recorded during Petrucciani's peak tenure with Blue Note Records, the 55-minute recital exhibits his ability to deconstruct jazz motifs with "blindingly rapid" playing and mischievous humor. His approach is noted for: Michel Petrucciani вЂў Solo in Denmark

: He often begins standards as ballads before shifting into double-time or fast boogie-woogie tempos. : His playing bridges various jazz styles, showing

The album captures a live performance by the French piano prodigy on June 23, 1990 , at the Silkeborg Church during the Riverboat Jazz Festival. Released posthumously in September 2022 by Storyville Records (CD/Vinyl), it serves as a testament to Petrucciani's extraordinary technique and dynamic solo style, which critics described as "the victory of the spirit over the flesh" due to his lifelong battle with osteogenesis imperfecta. Musical Performance and Style His approach is noted for: : He often