Enrico Pieranunzi

2-CD SET

4 1/2 STARS AL MUSIC GUIDE

He is accompanied by two of Europe's finest musicians, bassist Hein Van de Geyn and drummer André Ceccarelli (who worked together in singer Dee Dee Bridgewater's band). The leader's take of “Body and Soul” includes a fluttering introduction and some dazzling Tatum-like runs. “I Hear a Rhapsody” is transformed into a daredevil post-bop anthem, while Van de Geyn introduces “I Fall in Love Too Easily” with a heartfelt solo. But the big surprise is their playful take of “Someday My Prince Will Come,” which sounds more like a nightmare than a dream! Pieranunzi's off-centered arrangement of Wayne Shorter's modal masterpiece “Footprints” is full of tension, though his approach to Fats Waller's “Jitterbug Waltz” is fairly restrained. The leader contributed several originals, including the moody ballad “One Lone Star” and the more upbeat “Una Piccola Chiave Dorata.” The support of the rhythm section is an essential ingredient throughout this highly recommended two-CD set.” - AMG

PERSONNEL:

ENRICO PIERANUNZI, piano
HEIN VAN DE GEYN, bass
ANDRÉ CECCARELLI, drums

“Le Duc Des Lombards”, Paris, France, April 22-24, 2001

CD 1:

01. Introduction
02. Ouverthree
03. Body And Soul
04. I Hear A Rhapsody
05. Footprints
06. I Fall In Love Too Easily
07. But Not For Me
08. Hindsight,

CD 2:

01. Someday My Prince Will Come
02. What Is This Thing Called Love
03. Jitterbug Waltz
04. One Lone Star
05. Una Piccola Chiave Dorata
06. Autumn Leaves