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Marian Petrescu

Marian Petrescu was born in Bucharest in 1970, and comes from a large family of musicians. He began to play the piano at the age of four, and studied in the classical and jazz conservatory in Sweden, followed by the Sibelius Academy of Helsinki. With his background of solid classical training, dazzling technique and dynamic interpretation, Marian Petrescu then got passionately interested in jazz, and the adventurous world of improvisation. He made his debut at the Pori Jazz festival at the young age of 15. Since then his career has been characterized by international success; in the Martial Solal Jazz piano competition (2nd prize in 1989) and Bucharest jazz festival (1st prize in 1992). Appearances include the Montreux, Paris, The Hague and Copenhagen, jazz festivals in Finland such as Pori, April Jazz, Baltic Jazz etc.

Marian has played with many stars; Arturo Sandoval, Toots Thielemans, Al Jarreau, Didier Lockwood, Jon Larsen, Richie Beirach, Tony Williams, Ulf Wakenius, Ray Charles band, Lars Danielsson, Riccardo Del Fra, Ron McClure, Hot Club de Norvège, etc.

Today Marian has his own music school which provides both classical and jazz training and he is teaching at the conservatory. Marian's style is eclectic, and he enjoys all styles of jazz, from ragtime to modern.

Marian loves the piano. He treats the piano as a friend, a sparring partner and mistress. His mentor in Paris, Martial Solal, calls Marian "the Horowitz of Jazz Piano", and his touch is distinct and clear as glass, obviously inspired by Oscar Peterson.

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Album Review

Marian Petrescu: Thrivin'

Read "Thrivin'" reviewed by Larry Taylor


Called “The Horowitz of the Piano" by French jazz great Martial Solal (under whom he studied) pianist Marian Petrescu's dazzling technique--reminiscent of the late Oscar Peterson--is on full display with Thrivin', recorded at New York's Jazz Standard. Petrescu was born in Bucharest, Romania, in 1970. Coming from a large family of musicians, he began playing piano at age 4 and went on to study classical and jazz in Sweden and Finland. He made his jazz debut at ...

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Jazz Musician of the Day: Marian Petrescu

Jazz Musician of the Day: Marian Petrescu

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All About Jazz is celebrating Marian Petrescu's birthday today!

Marian Petrescu was born in Bucharest in 1970, and comes from a large family of musicians. He began to play the piano at the age of four, and studied in the classical and jazz conservatory in Sweden, followed by the Sibelius Academy of Helsinki. With his background of solid classical training, dazzling technique and dynamic interpretation, Marian Petrescu then got passionately interested in jazz...Marian Petrescu was born in Bucharest in 1970, ...

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Jazz Musician of the Day: Marian Petrescu

Jazz Musician of the Day: Marian Petrescu

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Romanian Pianist Marian Petrescu and Swedish Guitarist Andreas Oberg to Perform at the 2010 Wasington D.C. Jazz Festival on June 8

Romanian Pianist Marian Petrescu and Swedish Guitarist Andreas Oberg to Perform at the 2010 Wasington D.C. Jazz Festival on June 8

Source: DL Media

RESONANCE RECORDS PAYS TRIBUTE TO OSCAR PETERSON, FEATURING MARIAN PETRESCU AND ANDREAS OBERG AT THE WASHINGTON D.C. JAZZ FESTIVAL ON TUESDAY, JUNE 8 Resonance Records announces a performance date for Romanian pianist Marian Petrescuand Swedish guitarist Andreas Oberg, at the 2010 Washington D.C. Jazz Festival on Tuesday, June 8, in a special tribute to legendary pianist Oscar Peterson. The dynamic duo performs in support of their respective new Resonance Records releases, Thrivin': Live at the Jazz Standard and ...

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Performance / Tour

Romanian Pianist Marian Petrescu to Perform at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola on June 7 with Swedish Guitarist Andreas Oberg

Romanian Pianist Marian Petrescu to Perform at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola on June 7 with Swedish Guitarist Andreas Oberg

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MARIAN PETRESCU QUARTET WITH ANDREAS OBERG SET TO PERFORM ATDIZZY'S CLUB COCA-COLA ON MONDAY, JUNE 7

Resonance Records announces a performance date for Romanian pianist Marian Petrescu and his quartet featuring fellow label mate, Swedish guitarist Andreas Oberg, at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola on Monday, June 7. The dynamic duo performs in support of their respective new Resonance Records releases, Thrivin': Live at the Jazz Standard and Six String Evolution (both available on May 11).The show is part ...

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Romanian Pianist Marian Petrescu and Swedish Guitarist Andreas Oberg to Perform at the 2010 Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival on June 11

Romanian Pianist Marian Petrescu and Swedish Guitarist Andreas Oberg to Perform at the 2010 Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival on June 11

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MARIAN PETRESCU AND ANDREAS OBERG SET TO PERFORM AT THE XEROX ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL ON FRIDAY, JUNE 11

Resonance Records announces a performance date for Romanian pianist Marian Petrescu and Swedish guitarist Andreas Oberg, at the 2010 Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival on Friday, June 11. The dynamic duo performs in support of their respective new Resonance Records releases, Thrivin': Live at the Jazz Standard and Six String Evolution (both available on May 11).Thrivin': Live at the ...

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Recording

Resonance Records to Release Romanian Piano Virtuoso Marian Petrescu's "Live at the Jazz Standard" on May 11

Resonance Records to Release Romanian Piano Virtuoso Marian Petrescu's "Live at the Jazz Standard" on May 11

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Resonance Records To Release Romanian Piano Virtuoso Marian Petrescu'sLive at the Jazz Standard On May 11 Petrescu's Explosive Debut As A Leader For The Label Features Powerhouse Playing Alongside The Ace Rhythm Section of Andreas berg, David Finck & Mark McLean With a dazzling keyboard command, and a seemingly unlimited wellspring of musical ideas, Romanian keyboard giant Marian Petrescu raises the pianistic bar with the release of Live at the Jazz Standard, his debut as a leader for Resonance Records.

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Performance / Tour

Marian Petrescu Quartet at the Jazz Standard (NYC) on June 16th

Marian Petrescu Quartet at the Jazz Standard (NYC) on June 16th

Source: All About Jazz

Some may call it hubris to introduce Marian Petrescu with an album in which he is asked to step into the shoes of a uniquely accomplished and intimidating virtuoso. But that assumption evaporates in an instant, once the music of Resonance Big Band Plays the Legacy of Oscar Peterson begins. That's all it takes to make clear that this remarkable album is inspired not by bravado but by Petrescu's respect and even love for the artist he credits with inspiring ...

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Interview

Keith Hall, Marian Petrescu Trio: Interview After the Sibiu Jazz Festival

Keith Hall, Marian Petrescu Trio: Interview After the Sibiu Jazz Festival

Source: Sibiu People

"Piano trio music, of the kind that we perform anyway, is a very complex musical journey and as you say subtle, like the wings of a butterfly. We love to use dynamics and as you will remember, there are also places in the arrangements where we play quite powerfully. If there is a noisy audience, it nearly always works to play quieter not louder to gain their attention. This is a proven fact and has been used by many top ...

"Dazzling keyboard command and a seemingly unlimited wellspring of musical ideas" - St. Joseph News

"It grooves like nobody's business while simultaneously showcasing Petrescu's deft musical command." - St. Joseph News

"Petrescu raises the pianistic bar with the release of 'Live At The Jazz Standard'" - St. Joseph News

"The CD is amazing! Marian Petrescu's re-creation of Oscar's choruses is quite remarkable!" - Claus Ogerman

Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Live At The Jazz...

Audiophile Records
2010

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Thrivin'

Resonance Records
2010

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Pianist

Audiophile Records
1986

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Cakewalk

From: Thrivin' - Live at the Jazz...
By Marian Petrescu

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