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Enrico Pieranunzi Trio

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Sunday 18th November 2012, 8 p.m.

Enrico Pieranunzi Trio

Born in Rome, Enrico has long been acknowledged as one of Europe’s leading jazz stars. With more than 70 CDs under his own name he has played at all the world’s leading festivals and mentions Chet Baker, Lee Konitz, Marc Johnson, Joey Baron, Paul Motion, Chris Potter and Charlie Haden amongst many with whom he has shared the concert stage or recording studio. Some key achievements:- ’84 formed trio* with Marc Johnson/Joey Baron - ’97 awarded Django d’Or  prize as ‘best European jazz musician’ - ’89/’03/’08 voted Jazz Musician Of The Year by Musica Jazz critics’ poll - ’08 to ’11 made 5 USA tours with his trio* - ’10 recorded live with his trio* at New York’s Village Vanguard. Enrico has written more than 300 compositions including 'Nightbird' recorded by Chet Baker and 'Hindsight' by Phil Woods. 

Famous US jazz writer/critic Nat Hentoff wrote: "(Pieranunzi) is a luminously lyrical pianist with a constant flow of ideas. He can swing, crisply and surely. His music sings."

For more go to www.enricopieranunzi.com 

We are indebted to pianist Dan Whieldon (a devotee of Enrico) for organising this visit and to top well known Northern based musicians Steve Berry and Dave Walsh for their help and participation.

Piano:
Enrico Pieranunzi
Double Bass:
Pete Turner
Drums:
Dave Walsh
Tickets:
£15
SMJC members:
£14
NUS members:
£8