Jazz Articles about Enrico Pieranunzi

like 346

Enrico Pieranunzi: Trasnoche

by John Kelman
June 1, 2004

The effect that one's culture has on one's music can never be underestimated; two artists from distinct backgrounds who approach music from a similar angle will ultimately be shaped by their own origins, often despite themselves. Pianist Ketil Bjornstad, for example, blends a certain neoclassicism with the improvisational nature of jazz; but the end result, when influenced by the folk tradition of his native Norway, is as cool as the fjords. Italian pianist Enrico Pieranunzi shares a similar approach but, ...

like 409

Enrico Pieranunzi: Fellini Jazz

by Mark Corroto
January 10, 2004

The elegance that is Fellini Jazz serves as a tribute to both the great director and this assembly of musicians.

Italian pianist Enrico Pieranunzi continues to make make dream recordings that are so much more than all-star get togethers. This release follows two stellar sessions, Plays Morricone and Current Conditions (both on CAM Jazz), with bassist Marc Johnson and drummer Joey Baron.

Think of Fellini and the name that follows is Nino Rota, who ...

like 332

Enrico Pieranunzi - Marc Johnson - Gabriele Mirabassi: Racconti Mediterranei

by Glenn Astarita
August 17, 2002

Shortly after its initial release, this trio outing received numerous accolades from the European press. To that end, we can add this reviewer’s praise to the existing heap. Here, two major proponents of Europe’s modern jazz scene align with the great American bassist, Marc Johnson. Now just imagine sitting on a sandy beach, somewhere along Italy’s Amalfi Coast, preparing for a sunset that perhaps consummates a relaxing seaside day. Essentially, the band captures this sort of Mediterranean mood, amid jazzy ...

like 426

Enrico Pieranunzi Quartet: Alone Together

by Dave Nathan
November 1, 2001

This group is further evidence that jazz is a universal music knowing neither language nor geographic boundary. The countries represented at this session are Italy, Holland, England/ Belgium (Philip Catherine), and the United States, all recording for a Dutch label. The session is a bit of a departure by leader and bop artist Enrico Pieranunzi in that it is devoted to the exploration of standard material. Perhaps this is due to the presence of one of the more lyrical guitar ...