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Michel Petrucciani | |
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![]() Petrucciani performing in 1991 | |
Background information | |
Born | Orange, France | 28 December 1962
Died | 6 January 1999 New York City, U.S. | (aged 36)
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument | Piano |
Years active | 1975–1999 |
Labels | Owl, Blue Note, Dreyfus |
Michel Petrucciani (French pronunciation: [miʃɛl petʁutʃani]; Italian: [petrutˈtʃaːni]; 28 December 1962 – 6 January 1999)[1] was a French jazz pianist. From birth he had osteogenesis imperfecta, a genetic disease that causes brittle bones and, in his case, short stature. He became one of the most accomplished jazz pianists of his generation despite his health condition and relatively short life.[2]
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