Enrico Pieranunzi

Enrico Pieranunzi

Pieranunzi in concert, 1 August 2010
Background information
Born (1949-12-05) 5 December 1949
Genres Jazz, jazz fusion, classical
Occupation(s) Musician
Instruments Piano
Years active 1975–present
Labels Enja, Soul Note, Philology, Egea, Challenge Jazz, CAM Jazz
Website www.enricopieranunzi.it

Enrico Pieranunzi (born 5 December 1949) is an Italian jazz pianist. He fuses classical technique with jazz.[1]

Biography

Pieranunzi was encouraged to study music from a young age. His father, Alvaro Pieranunzi, was a jazz guitarist. He studied classical music until 1973 when he became a Professor of Music, and maintained that post for two years. In 1975 he left his teaching practice and played in trios and small ensembles. He has recorded over 60 albums. He has also been prolific as a session musician.

Session work

He has performed with, among others, Frank Rosolino, Sal Nistico, Kenny Clarke, Johnny Griffin, Chet Baker, Joey Baron, Art Farmer, Jim Hall, Marc Johnson, Lee Konitz, Phil Woods,[2] Bill Smith, Charlie Haden, Mads Vinding, and Billy Higgins. He issued his first LP in 1975. He has performed widely with his own group at European and American jazz festivals. He has also composed several film scores.

Awards and honors

Discography

Album as a leader (the showed years are those of recording)

Album as a co-leader (the showed years are those of recording)

Album as a sideman (the showed years are those of recording)

Other projects

References

  1. ↑ Astarita, Glenn. "Perugia Suite: review". Allmusic. Retrieved 2010-11-27.
  2. ↑ Yanow, Scott. "Enrico Pieranunzi: Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 2010-11-27.

External links

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