Franck Avitabile facts for kids
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Franck Avitabile
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| Born | 24 November 1971 Lyon, France |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Piano |
| Years active | 1996–present |
Franck Avitabile (born 24 November 1971) is a talented French jazz pianist and composer. He was born in Lyon, France.
Franck has a special ability called synesthesia. This means he can "see" or "feel" music as colors or shapes. This unique way of experiencing sound helps him create his amazing music. He has also written over 60 musical pieces.
Awards and Recognitions
Franck Avitabile has won many important awards for his music. These awards show how talented he is as a jazz pianist.
- Second Grand Prize at the Martial Solal Piano Jazz International Competition in 1998.
- The DjangodOr award for Best First Record Album in France, 1999.
- The Victoires de la Musique award for "Revelation of the Year" in 2004.
- CHOC Jazzman magazine awards for his albums Just Play (2006) and Short Stories (2006).
- FIP Radio CD of the month for Paris Sketches in 2009.
His Main Albums
Franck Avitabile has released several albums. Many of these feature him playing with a trio, which means a group of three musicians. Sometimes, he plays solo piano.
| Year | Title | Label | Notes |
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| 1997 | Lumieres | Dreyfus | A trio album with Louis Petrucciani (bass) and Thomas Grimmonprez (drums). |
| 1998 | In Tradition | Dreyfus | Another trio album, with Riccardo Del Fra (bass) and Luigi Bonafede (drums). |
| 2000 | Right Time | Dreyfus | A trio album featuring Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen (bass) and Roberto Gatto (drums). |
| 2002 | Bemsha Swing | Dreyfus | A trio album with Rémi Vignolo (bass) and Dré Pallemærts (drums). |
| 2005 | Just Play | Dreyfus | This album features Franck playing solo piano. |
| 2006 | Short Stories | Dreyfus | Another solo piano album. |
| 2008 | Paris Sketches | Dreyfus | A trio album with Pino Palladino (electric bass) and Manu Katché (drums). |
Other Music Projects
Besides his own albums, Franck Avitabile has been involved in many other music projects. He has worked as a producer and co-producer for albums by other artists, including some by the famous jazz pianist Michel Petrucciani.
Here are some of the other albums and projects he has been part of:
- Franck Avitabile - Paris Sketches (2009)
- Michel Petrucciani The Montreux Years (2023) - as an executive producer.
- Michel Petrucciani Solo in Denmark (2022) - as a co-producer.
- Franck Filosa - Jazz Session for Drums vol. 2 (2019)
- Another Romantic Vol 3, José Fallot (2018)
- Simply Piano Moods (Compilation, 2017)
- Michel Petrucciani Both Worlds Live (2016) - as a record producer.
- Another Romantic Vol 2, José Fallot (2015)
- Arabesque - Steinway & Sons (Compilation, 2013)
- Ritz Paris - Jazz Around The Ritz (Compilation, 2012)
- Franck Avitabile - On Air - DVD (2009)
- Monte Carlo Dreyfus Night - DVD (2009)
- Documentaire réalisé par Pascal Roul pour Zycopolis - Mezzo (2006)
- Food for Thought, Tassel Naturel (2007)
- Diamond Suite, DJ REG (2006)
- Apopsis Seven, JP Gallis (2005)
- Opus 2, Fillet of Soul (2005)
- Duc des Lombards, Jazz Club (2004)
- A child Is Born (Compilation, 2004)
- Bande Originale du Film Une femme de ménage' (2004)
- DJ Cam presents Fillet of Soul (2002)
- Documentaire 88 touches de plaisir réalisé par Patrick Savey pour Zycopolis - Mezzo (2001)
- Talent Midem (2000)
- To Be or Not to Bop, Christian Ton Ton Salut (2000)
- Paris Jazz Quintet (2000)
- Collector Dreyfus Jazz (1999)
- Franck Avitabile - Tribute to Bud Powell (1996)
