Description
Michel Petrucciani: Both Worlds – A Jazz Masterpiece Featuring Steve Gadd & Bob Brookmeyer
Product Information
- UPC: 3460503659025
- Catalog Number: ISREFR-141
- Label: Disques Dreyfus / Sony Music France Distribution
- Format: Audio CD
- Duration: Approximately 49 minutes
- Recording Location: Right Track Recording Studio, New York
- Sound Quality: 20-bit mastering at Masterdisk, New York
- Producer: Francis Dreyfus & Yves Chamberland
- Sound Engineer & Mixer: Roger Roche
- Published by: Mike P. Mane Palhing
- Release Year: 1997
Overview
"Both Worlds" showcases the virtuosic artistry of pianist Michel Petrucciani, blending vibrant jazz compositions with masterful arrangements by trombonist Bob Brookmeyer. Accompanied by a stellar lineup including Steve Gadd on drums, Anthony Jackson on bass, Bob Brookmeyer on trombone, Flavio Boltro on trumpet, and Stefano Di Battista on saxophone, this album bridges intricate melodic lines and dynamic rhythms.
Recorded in New York's renowned Right Track Recording Studio and mastered with 20-bit precision, "Both Worlds" offers a rich auditory experience marked by its clarity and warmth. The compositions traverse a variety of moods—from the evocative "Brazilian Like" to the playful "Chloé Meets Gershwin," reflecting Petrucciani’s ability to meld traditional jazz elements with contemporary influences.
Product Features
- Format: Standard Audio CD with professional 20-bit digital mastering
- Genre: Jazz - Modern Jazz, Contemporary Jazz
- Instrumentation: Piano, drums, trombone, bass, trumpet, saxophone
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Key Musicians:
Composer: Michel Petrucciani- Michel Petrucciani (piano)
- Steve Gadd (drums)
- Anthony Jackson (bass)
- Bob Brookmeyer (trombone, arranger)
- Flavio Boltro (trumpet)
- Stefano Di Battista (saxophone)
- Arrangements: Bob Brookmeyer
- Sound Quality: Engineered and mixed by Roger Roche, mastered by Scott Hull at Masterdisk, New York
Interesting Facts
- Legendary Collaborators: Featuring jazz legends like Steve Gadd and Bob Brookmeyer, the album reflects a high level of musicianship and creative synergy.
- Innovative Arrangements: Bob Brookmeyer’s arrangements add a sophisticated texture and depth, enhancing Petrucciani’s expressive piano style.
- Diverse Compositions: Tracks range from energetic grooves like "Training" and "Colors" to lyrical pieces such as "Petite Louise" and "Chloé Meets Gershwin," demonstrating Petrucciani’s versatile compositional voice.
- Recording Excellence: The album was recorded at the prestigious Right Track Recording Studio in New York and mastered with advanced 20-bit technology for crystal-clear sound.
- Cultural Impact: Released in 1997 by Disques Dreyfus, this album continues to be a reference for contemporary jazz aficionados worldwide.
Track Listing
- 35 Seconds of Music and More – 5:24
- Brazilian Like – 4:47
- Training – 3:59
- Colors – 6:57
- Petite Louise – 5:25
- Chloé Meets Gershwin – 6:14
- Chimes – 5:12
- Guadeloupe – 6:11
- On Top of the Roof – 5:35
Publishers
Published and distributed by Disques Dreyfus and Sony Music France. All rights reserved under catalog number ISREFR-141.
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