Michel Petrucciani
Michel Petrucciani | |
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Petrucciani performing in 1991 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 28 December 1962 Orange, Vaucluse, France |
| Died | 6 January 1999 (aged 36) New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation | 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) was a French jazz pianist. From birth he had osteogenesis imperfecta, a genetic disease that causes brittle bones and, in his case, short stature. Despite his health condition and relatively short life, he became one of the most accomplished jazz pianists of his generation.