Enrico Pieranunzi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Enrico Pieranunzi
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Pieranunzi in concert, 1 August 2010
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| Born | 5 December 1949 Rome, Italy |
| Genres | Jazz, classical |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Piano |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Labels | Soul Note, Philology, Egea, Challenge, CAM Jazz |
Enrico Pieranunzi (born December 5, 1949) is a famous Italian jazz pianist. He is known for mixing classical music techniques with jazz, creating a unique sound.
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About Enrico Pieranunzi
Enrico Pieranunzi was born in Rome, Italy. His father, Alvaro Pieranunzi, was a jazz guitarist. Because of this, Enrico was encouraged to study music from a young age. He first focused on classical music.
He studied classical music until 1973. After that, he became a music professor for two years. In 1975, he decided to leave teaching. He then started playing piano in jazz trios and other small groups.
Enrico has recorded more than 60 music albums! He has also worked as a session musician. This means he plays instruments on recordings for other artists.
Working with Other Musicians
Enrico Pieranunzi has played with many famous jazz musicians. Some of these include:
He released his first album as the main artist in 1975. Since then, he has performed with his own band. They have played at many jazz festivals in Europe and America. Enrico has also written music for several movies.
Awards and Special Recognitions
Enrico Pieranunzi has won many awards for his music. These awards show how talented he is:
- 1982: Critics award for his album Isis.
- 1983: Named "Musician of the Year" by Musica Jazz magazine.
- 1988: His group, Space Jazz Trio, won "Best Italian Group" from Musica Jazz.
- 1989: He was again named "Musician of the Year." His Space Jazz Trio also won "Best Italian Group" again.
- 1995: His CD Flux & Change was named "Best CD of the Year."
- 1997: He won the "Django d'Or" award for Best European Musician.
- 2003: He was once more named "Musician of the Year" by Musica Jazz.
- 2009: He received an award from the French Académie du Jazz for his album Yellow and Blue Suites.
- 2015: He received the "Top Jazz 2014" award for his lifetime work in jazz.
See also
In Spanish: Enrico Pieranunzi para niños
