Michel Petrucciani - Round midnight

[@Slop_Dogg]

He left this world at only 36, but he made his time here count. 23 years after his passing & 12 years after this was uploaded, I am in awe of his skill & talent. Thank you Mr. Petrucciani.

[@HigherPlanes]

It's sad how many of us don't make our time here count because of fear, doubt and self hate.

[@RolloTonéBrownTown]

So this was 1999

[@gutz323]

​@dopeaf4619also, would he be classed as that great if he wasn't disabled? Was he really that much of a musical prodigy?

[@Johnnycdrums]

@@gutz323 ; If you know "Round Midnight." I like "A Train" with Steve Gadd from about thirteen years ago.

[@Johnnycdrums]

@@RolloTonéBrownTown ; It says Stuttgart 93' on the banner.

[@johnbastille5483]

Michel Petrucciani is my favorite jazz pianist. I heard him on the radio and found a triple cd album which I have been listening to for years. I was sad when he died, but have come to realize that I should just be glad that he lived.

[@Musicfiend4ever]

I had the good fortune and honor of sitting a couple of feet away from him as he played at the Blue Note in NYC. Along with bassist Eddie Gomez and drummer Al Foster. I was an absolute blessing! I secretly recorded it and still have the tape.

[@arkanjello]

both world - what a beautiful masterpiece !

[@kenhurley4441]

@@Musicfiend4ever Most time,,,, "live" music is better than studio. You've got a treasure!

[@Musicfiend4ever]

@@kenhurley4441 Absolutely!

[@GuyMannDudeTheOnly]

I feel you...

[@TonkyTronicus]

It's inspiring how he never let being Italian slow him down or get in the way of his dreams. Don't let people tell you you can't.

[@Muzikman127]

LMAO

[@Muzikman127]

By all accounts he would have appreciated this comment too lol

[@vicvance8580]

Wtf thats a very racist comment

[@TonkyTronicus]

@@vicvance8580 If you pay closer attention, it's actually an ableist joke veiled by a racist joke.

[@franzbeckenbauer2374]

@@vicvance8580 i've got a degree in sociology from the university of oregon, apparently you do not because you're greatly mistaking race with ethnicity with nationality. italy is not a race but a nation, you might want to delete your comment because you look foolish in the presence of a genius that i am, but i digress, my point is Tonky Tom made a nationalistic remark, and as he said himself an ableist one, not a racist one

[@harrymattah418]

Petrucciani signature. An incredibly sophisticated harmonization, yet still enjoyable for non musically skilled ears, and a developped sense of melody. This guy is an absolute genius.

[@oachare-braineddeejayz3888]

the improvised arrangement is melodramatic and baroque as hell without feeling contrived or..."cheesy"

[@hautehead]

🙄

[@Renekor]

@@hautehead 😒

[@TheBlessedMeek]

Sounds like Chopin at times. Well seems fitting as a modern nocturne I guess

[@robkunkel8833]

His disability seems to make a strong aggressive stroke with perfect pressure on the keys to bring out that incredible harmony. Put me down as calling him a genius.

[@papj349]

We saw Michel perform in Manchester in 1996.I wasn't aware of his disability before the concert. When he was carried on to the stage and sat at the piano we were surprised. My wife who was sat with me had a brother with the same condition as Michel. The concert was unbelievable and we both were tearful for the whole session. It was the most unforgettable evening ever.

[@MistahShootrES]

That’s a really beautiful memory.

[@archivethearchives]

What a touching personal experience.

[@mv_5878]

The heart of jazz improvisation is here - how something so often heard as Round About Midnight turns into a new magical world full of secret passages and bright windows. Beautiful.

[@DenkyManner]

I remember his name from listening to Jazz FM with my father in London in the 90s. I had no idea he had physical challenges. It's very moving to witness him play so incredibly, able to transcend the physical and fly with pure expression. I have no idea why KZbin suggested this video to me, I haven't been looking at jazz piano. My father died last week and this unlocked such a specific memory of our time together.

[@yodagreenboyz69]

there are no words. i'm sorry for your loss. but i'm happy you had good times you can look back on today. your dad had good taste.

[@Jan-yc2lr]

I'm sorry for your loss. I'm sure you will see your father again.

[@awesome346]

Jesus loves you

[@uriahlegutki2257]

Wah wah

[@Tony_Baloney_]

Sorry about your loss, my friend .... I'll send some positive vibes your way today ;)

[@tb-easy8072]

Watching this for the first time, randomly popped up, around midnight right now too. Good job KZbin. Actually something I didn’t know I wanted

[@Chuchu_ETV]

The composition of this. The humor and bravery it takes to open with the 12 gongs of the clock. Incredible.

[@avb5335]

Can you explain to a lay person like myself what you mean? This was in my recommendations but I know nothing about playing the piano.

[@Owlero]

@@avb5335 At the start of the performance he hits that low chord 12 times as an opener with a smile on his face. Its not a usual part of the song, he just started the song that way to be funny.

[@lilkujo]

@@avb5335 and to add further to the following comment incase it still didn't click, the OP is referring to the striking of a town bell or something of that nature indicating the coming of midnight, I.e 12 o'clock. just a funny and neat lil way to open a classic tune

[@6235dude]

Furthermore, he signs off with the classic bell chime

[@outsidethepyramid]

WHAT ABOUT BOWIE OPENING UP HIS 1978 CONCERTS WITH WARSAWA ? HEY, WHAT ABOUT THAT FOR ARTISTIC COURAGE?

[@BrickHD05]

One of the best interpretations of Round Midnight I have ever heard.

[@GrumpyStormtrooper]

For real. None other moves me so much. I don't want to overanalyse his playing too much in fear of ruining the magic game of this interpretation.

[@andreashenatsch42]

Hi David, I think his sense of harmony is unique.

[@dean3434]

Yes indeed because there is much more emotion in the way Michael does it.

[@bobf9749]

Agreed. Love the song, love this version.

[@nymbusDeveloper86]

Truly the BEST in my opinion.

[@Chris_Prime]

He makes me realize my trivial health problems and life struggles pale in insignificance to the handicaps he had to overcome. He also inspires me to be the absolute best that I can.

[@theuserthatishere]

me too

[@chevelleman88]

This guy makes you question the existence of limits. Great voicings and what an incredible sounding piano!!!

[@kempedkemp]

I've got a feeling he could have made any piano sound incredible!

[@latteistrash]

@Darren Murphy so true

[@chrissibersky4617]

I think Beethoven was stone deaf when he wrote his 9th.

[@mingusmofaz5898]

@@annathy That's really cool man, let's talk about the limits that get set on a family that goes bankrupt as its child dies of cancer in the USA, boy, sure wish they had just fought harder to break out of that societal limit!

[@s1nnergy]

That is abusive-why are you correlating this video with limitations? Check yourself, moron

[@nedrodgers9912]

That was one of the most inventive treatments of Round Midnight I've ever heard. Michel Petrucciani's life was too short. What a talent!

[@Gurci28]

7:23!

[@Turboy65]

He played like a man who knew his time to express himself was limited, so waste none of it. And he did so beautifully and with great skill, insight, and musicianship.

[@JamiePryke]

The way Michel plays this really gets me deep. He plays everything with maximum emotion and it speaks so loud to me. I think it's that he's had to overcome so much, and that level of dedication, but also pain, comes through in his playing.

[@peter5.056]

Tears rolling down my cheeks right now, listening and watching him transcend his physical self, to become an entity of pure musical energy.

[@stan4now]

It's Michel's love of Jazz.

[@kwixotic]

What's so impressive about an artist like this is that he could play the same piece completely different if doing so the following night. Michel was truly an improvisational genius.

[@khephrendueso39]

Especially in jazz music !

[@justdev8965]

I like it when musicians stick to the original score!

[@Marunius]

@@justdev8965 then just listen to studio recordings instead.

[@sophiaperennis2360]

@@Marunius The vast majority of music most of us have at our disposal is records, so this is a moot argument. I personally never cared about the "it's always different!" aspect of jazz. I think the point of improvisation is not that it's always "different" but that it's a particular way of creating music.

[@TurdFurgeson275]

@@sophiaperennis2360 ok

[@jicuken]

KZbin recommended this for me in 2019. I didn't ask for this, but this is great.

[@jefflindeman]

Same. One of my favorite all-time compositions. A mind blowing rendition.

[@Chupacabre17]

same here but super cool tune... now on down the rabbit hole we go

[@ronaldspencer547]

Yeah, me too!

[@lkgreenwell]

Also a KZbin recco. A TV licence is a waste of money lol. I like Petrucciani’s stuff, and I don’t hear enough of it

[@Tattootin]

I think we have been sent this random video for an odd reason? So I’ve noticed that if I watch a corky musical channel like “look mum no computer” (actually top 3 favorite channels.) but I have sooo many things or “phases” I go through, I end up making like this lunar trip around KZbin on a monthly basis. But lately I’ve been getting very good and I guess watch worthy shit? I dunno but for some reason I feel cool cause we must be smart to the algorithm for it to be like “hmmmm, this dude will totally get it”. I did. And I don’t think I’ve given piano players a listen... ever. And the fact that he’s a little dude, and possibly with fuckin polio plays flawlessly and shit. Plus I’ve never heard of him but looks like a fuckin sold out arena for him and Kenny g or some shit. Anywhoosle Reddit kinda does the same thang? So I’m wondering if they said fuck it and asked for some help? My other thought.

[@ReptKiel]

I’ve never heard of this man before and I don’t know why this video showed up in my feed. I can’t really explain how I felt watching and hearing him play but both were equally mesmerizing. This is one of the greatest songs I’ve ever heard. I can’t wait to listen to more of his music. Thank you for exposing me to this amazing musician.

[@6235dude]

I'm with you, brother, I just discovered this fellow last night before retiring to bed. I couldn't get to sleep for an hour or more. It was as if his performance was heroine to me. Now I'm obsessed with hearing more of his recordings, and I'm addicted for sure!!!

[@jimreilly6933]

His number "love letter" is phenomenal.

[@ReptKiel]

@Bigislandtinyfootprintbusker No, unfortunately. I took piano and drum lessons as a kid but never dedicated myself to either which is something I’ve regretted as I’ve gotten older.

[@jenswetter251]

Sometimes the algorithms work in wondrous ways 🙏 🦋

[@robt3407]

I like the fact that Mr P says “I’m going to play it anyway”. This is one of the best manifestations of what jazz music is - total freedom in challenging circumstances.

[@TheGP83]

It defines the insanity of every great musician

[@spawnofscriabintheblackmas7669]

TheGP83 TheGP83 Petrucciani is ITE, but he's no Maestro Miguel Angel Messulam though, and Round Midnight is the worst Jazz standard of all time, after Giant Steps of course

[@akemdam9824]

@@spawnofscriabintheblackmas7669 buuubuuu babaaa waaaaa waaaahhh

[@jamesharrison1143]

@@spawnofscriabintheblackmas7669 why do you say that?

[@cjgreen4331]

I get giant steps, but what's wrong with this standard?

[@АлександрГультиков]

Спасибо, что слушал и видел чудо поироды! Самый человечный человек! Спасибо что познакомился с Вашим таорчеством!

[@terrymchugh2788]

"There's a song that I love." Yep, and we love it too. I keep coming back to this, the best version!

[@Mugicha808]

Michel really adds a layer of emotion that I didn't know existed in this song. Phenomenal!

[@peterkropotkin6806]

Love the algorithm recommending talented people like this

[@DrxSlump]

One of the best pianists of all time. His playing made his condition irrelevant to the result. Absolutely perfect skills and emotion.

[@done1675]

I was lucky enough to see Michel play live at Carnegie Hall in 1987. Definitely a favorite memory of mine.

[@Smokkedandslammed]

Lucky you, our generation has lizzo playing that crystal flute. 😐

[@Smokkedandslammed]

@franzliszt4433 😩

[@Julia-tk2em]

@@Smokkedandslammed Yep! Another talented performer doing her thing!

[@Miles1100]

I feel so much respect for this person who despite his illness was an ingenious musician. He has immortalized himself with his interpretations. Thanks Michel.

[@Cuntstantine]

Like the phantom of the opera

[@freddytheplatypus826]

what else are you gonna do? roll up in a ball and whine how terrible the world is to you? why does it take just one guy like this for you to make a comment about how profound it is- you know there are millions of people living with conditions that wake up every day and do amazing things despite their challenges...

[@zugrath16]

@@freddytheplatypus826 Still a very hard thing to do that deserves to be acknowledged

[@thedekuseed4965]

@@freddytheplatypus826 There are a lot of people that do-roll up in a ball, even healthy people.

[@user-wo6cy2lj4mVeirfuna]

Очень жаль что таким Людям ,так мало отмерено жизни.Поражает их сила духа💐.

[@hib32]

Wow, this man is an angel sending a message to all who listen.

[@MichaelsPaintingChannel]

yes

[@galaxymess]

he is nothing but a talented guy. Being different doesn't make you an angel or messanger of god.

[@hib32]

@@galaxymess What that heck do you know!

[@DarrenBaileyActor]

@@hib32 galaxymess could ask you the same question.

[@sendorealistacomgentebosta134]

Michel Petrucciani is a master on piano. His music sounds a bit classical music but with Jazz feeling. It's almost like hearing a great piece from Chopin but with the freedom and spontaneous of Jazz. What a genius!

[@lepredator189]

Thank you for using the word 'is'.

[@Gimbergp]

I can see that now that I've read your comment.

[@johnbesharian9965]

Um, my dear "Profile", as a musician, I must point out that if, "The Ears" don't 'Hear It", all the "Eyes focused on it", don't matter. (In other words, "Listen with your heart".)

[@guybrand5941]

I Thought the exact same thing when I heard this performance. It’s amazing how different people can get the same feeling from music.

[@tomd3098]

Then you should hear Bill Evans ;)

[@mickgerard6696]

Incredible talent. I see no disability. Just sheer passion and talent. Sharing it with the world.

[@otschie]

this comment is to help the algorithm understand that i appreciate this.

[@uncaboat2399]

I don't know that the algorithm can understand your words, but, for what it's worth, I do.

[@prometheus5700]

I'm commenting on your comment to reinforce the algorithm's conclusion

[@judomoose00]

Otschie and I’m commenting on everyone’s comments so that the algorithm has a stroke and dies,

[@otschie]

@@judomoose00 we can only hope...

[@asmodeojung]

Hello. I am algorithm. I understand that you appreciate this.

[@cooltrane3374]

The most beautiful Round midnight that I've ever heard. I miss you Michel

[@shewise]

Неймовірний, безподобний, талановитий піаніст! Як чудово, що існує така музика, такі виконавці! І як шкода, що Мішеля немає з нами!

[@opalivy739]

Michel Pertrucciani and the piano are one. What a gift to the world

[@rekab7070]

When I consider all this man suffered and endured to create moments of fleeting beauty, I am humbled.

[@projetnoon]

This is not for ears, this is for soul.

[@Gurci28]

Round Midnight is Thelonious Monk's most famous composition. Written in the key of Eb Minor, the 6 flats in the key signature take some getting used to but the tune contains lots of interesting chord changes and harmonic movements. 0:31 [PianoGroove]

[@Gurci28]

Round Midnight is actually the most widely recorded jazz standard written by a jazz musician. [PianoGroove] 4:00

[@Gurci28]

Jazz is often romanticized as the sound of the city at night when the bustle has died down and there's time for introspection. But few of its composers ever managed to capture that last call feeling, and none did it quite like Thelonious Monk. [NPR] 4:20!!

[@barthongerald7183]

Très belle image...

[@projetnoon]

@@barthongerald7183 Merci.

[@indialee5253]

Wow. Thanks KZbin for putting this video in my queue. I had never heard of Mr. Petrucciani before listening to this video. He was a great musical genius whose life was cut too short at the age of 36. We are so lucky to live in the era where these masterpieces are recorded for future generations to enjoy.

[@bernardfranck5624]

20 ans déjà .Quelle immense perte . Ce Monsieur était une merveille de pianiste . Nous pensons toujours à lui avec émotion . Merci .

[@jokatech]

This is probably the most beautiful rendition of this tune, including the original.

[@thelamb1964]

I totally agree, for me is the best version EVER.

[@onirodila7038]

Totally agree. I had listened it over 500 times.

[@NikudemusProductions]

what always impressed me about Petrucciani was his relaxed style of playing and how careless it seems he can raise his hands without missing a note. Such grace

[@Ranger1216]

This man is a giant. We must follow his inspiration and leadership to become all we can be and never limit ourselves!

[@JGB_Wentworth]

@Epictetus wow you’re so impressive. where’s the video of your performances

[@JGB_Wentworth]

@Epictetus I say what I want, when I want, and to who I want. What are you gonna do about it piano savant?

[@ChaseThePinballWizard]

@Epictetus he plays better than you write comebacks.

[@johnjordan6032]

One of the greatest things in life to witness is a person overcoming extreme adversity and reaching greatness like this man. Unbelievably inspiring and beautiful♥

[@Metalltool]

I've rarely seen a better musician! This is the cream of the crop

[@johnbethell1952]

That deserved a standing ovation the man is AMAZINGLY SKILLED

[@Mrsqtfactory]

Music is such a beautiful insight into how someone's brain works. What a wonderful blip of a thought

[@den_keyzie]

its good to hear good music again...he was enjoying himself, as a fellow pianist he has my deepest respect.

[@JohnStopman]

He was only 36 when he died (1999). We surely lost another great human being when he passed.

[@JohnStopman]

@@nicolausteslaus Great, meaning: not referring to his size, but to his accomplishments :p

[@davidwbuckley]

First time i've heard this guy. Sounds like Chopin, Monk and Jarret in equal measure. Excellent interpretation.

[@WE.R.NOT.OK.W.U.TRMP_GTFO]

I think it's fair to say he was the hardest working pianist that's ever recorded live. This man felt the music, and I have no doubt it's what he lived for as well.

[@ladybookworm1635]

Never heard of or seen this artist but what an amazing gift

[@waynefarrellvoiceovers]

An incredible musician taken far too early. Have just read that his grave is beside Chopin.

[@Gurci28]

'Round Midnight by Michel Petrucciani Written by - Thelonious Monk, Cootie Williams Source: SecondHandSongs 4:56

[@wormpalace]

@@Gurci28 are you trying to undermine his skill by showing the original composers? welcome to jazz most songs are renditions of preexisting songs

[@gabler7992]

@@wormpalace relax. dude just posted original composer for referance

[@LayneBenofsky]

@@wormpalace Michel introduces this tune as being by composer he loves (but doesn't actually name Monk) that way at the very start of the video.

[@myplan8166]

None of both would complain.

[@leotavmac]

It has been so many years since the first time i’ve seen this video. I always come back to it from time to time. So beautiful and genious!

[@mclovin8739]

I’ve just heard Micheal Petrucciani play Around Midnight and nothing prepares you for this. I cheered, I shouted, I fist pumped the air, I cried, I stood and cheered, it’s absolutely everything you hoped it was going to be, I’m so proud to have heard it and I can’t wait for you to hear it. GAH

[@marcusholmeswright]

*round midnight

[@geekay101]

Nice appreciative comment from you, well deserved ! May I suggest that next time you put this on, listen in silence sir..... Ni disrespect intended, and hope, none taken.

[@mclovin8739]

@@geekay101 kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2PJeWt8mtSBqZo

[@cleesely]

you maybe did 2/5 of those things

[@tw_judy]

Wasn’t expecting to see Limmy here

[@emiliosillero4227]

My man got short arms and short legs, but a heart and a soul that have the size of the Himalaya

[@nabilbenseddik4271]

Oui a fond,

[@nabilbenseddik4271]

C'est pas bien, mais ça fait rire

[@emiliosillero4227]

@@coronelsakura2841 You're disgusting

[@emansnas]

@@emiliosillero4227 Your thought had a purity of purpose that not everyone can tolerate; not necessarily because they 'don't get it', but possibly because at some level they do and it makes them uncomfortable, possibly because such things have been past sources of torment. I only speculate here, but the point is be careful how you judge based on inadequate information. Some people are in pain and know not why. Not that that should be of particular concern to you.

[@Chris-cb4ig]

Très certainement... pas un amateur de jazz en France pour qui sa disparition ne soit une blessure. Quel son quel phrasé...

[@oogalook]

The passion he put into the last two minutes of this performance was off the charts.

[@experimentalelectronica5016]

I love this man's spirit! One of the most sublime performances I've ever heard, and I've heard many...

[@miah6781]

What flows out of those hands is a sound that many artists couldn't achieve, so crisp and immaculate.

[@danielricardo-z2x]

Tuve el privilegio de verlo en 1990 en buenos aires, junto a mcLaughlin, es la excelencia, lo sublime, el viento que mueve las almas

[@00000delon]

バイト前にベットに横たわりながら聴いてました。自然と眠ってしまいそうになるくらい素敵。。

[@SlothYen1216]

why do tears just come to my eyes?

[@Picklemedia]

Weird. I cry out of my anus

[@U2BER2012]

As a musician: this for me is extraordinary talent; I love the sophisticated arrangement: where you can't tell which cord will come next and much less where the music is leading to.

[@ojshilinski8358]

Love the song, the mood and especially the way Michel plays it - the nostalgia he must feel, I can only imagine - he's a wonderful soul................

[@TarotKiller-z7h]

Michel Petrucciani (French pronunciation: ​[miʃɛl petʁutʃani]; Italian: [petrutˈtʃaːni]; 28 December 1962 - 6 January 1999)[1] was a French jazz pianist. From birth he had osteogenesis imperfecta, a genetic disease that causes brittle bones and, in his case, short stature. He became one of the most accomplished jazz pianists of his generation despite having pain in his arms. Osteogenesis imperfecta seemed to contribute greatly both to Petrucciani's personality and his playing style. By his own account, he was in almost constant physical pain.[7] Yet, he was known for his cheerful, playful, even cavalier personality. He said, "I love humor, I love to laugh, I love jokes, I love silliness, I love that, I think it's great, I think laughter is worth a whole lot of medicine."[7] In 1994, he was granted the Order of the Légion d'honneur in Paris. In the late 1990s, Petrucciani's lifestyle became increasingly taxing. He was performing over 100 times per year, and in 1998, the year before he died, he performed 140 times. He became too weak to use crutches and had to resort to a wheelchair. His final manager said, "He was working too much - not only recording and doing concerts, but he was always on television, and he was always doing interviews. He got himself overworked, and you could see it. He pushed too much." In his later years Petrucciani was known to drink heavily.[3] Petrucciani died from a pulmonary infection a week after his 36th birthday. He was interred in Le Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, one tomb away from Frédéric Chopin.[3] On 12 February 2009, the French music channel Mezzo broadcast a special event paying homage to Petrucciani on the 10th anniversary of his death.

[@Jeremy.Bearemy]

Thank you for adding to the clutter by cutting and pasting a Wikipedia article 👍

[@hallucinatedovens8414]

Thanks for saving me a trip to Wikipedia

[@Reject101Personal]

Being able to spam a wall of text that you copy paste from another website does not make one intellectual. Far from it

[@hallucinatedovens8414]

@@Reject101Personal whos saying its "intellectual"?

[@gandalf0987]

@@Reject101Personal lol what are you talking about?!

[@JacquesHebert-w7v]

J'ai vu et écouté Michel Petrucciani à Vire. Un conert inoubkiable avec une interprétation de Caravan fait éblouissante!

[@XplusX12345678]

I don't care about his physical form and it doesn't impact my opinion. However, this is one of the most things I have ever heard in my life. It's the best Round Midnight I have ever heard.

[@wristocrat]

This guy is wonderful! The spontaneity and variation of this piece is remarkable, in addition to that classic virtuoso style that people like Chopin and Debussy popularized.

[@PepperWilliams_songcovers]

One of my favorite pianist. So much depth, feeling and mastery of the piano. Charles Lloyd sure knew what he was doing when he hired him to join his band. What he accomplished at such an early age was astounding! RIP

[@ralphwilliams9403]

he deserved nothing less than a standing ovation after this performance!

[@TariqElKadiri]

this is a masterpiece. RIP michel, for ever in my heart.

[@betsycawn2593]

just found by accident tonite; best ever and all my love to you

[@wolfearsceej]

sometimes youtube recommended hits gold and i discover a new jazz icon to research! brilliant, brilliant playing

[@jaimebenito620]

One of the best versions I've ever heard. This guy is a genius.

[@nikolassodiant7314]

Jaime Benito de Valle Ruiz Yes !!!! Gone too soon ...I miss him !

[@hetitorm]

Was a genius

[@paul43700]

Wes Montgomery's version is awesome as well

[@BigD751]

this is an amazing piece. so much emotion, captivating to the core. this encompasses the mystery of life and all of its swings. so beautiful.

[@renzocordovavivas9544]

La más hermosa interpretación que he escuchado de Round midnight. Simplemente hermoso y romántico.

[@berthabobbles8703]

Wow! I have played 'Round Midnight in concerts but, compared to this man, I must have been playing Baa Baa Blacksheep - what a talent, what an arrangement, what an innovation! Wow!

[@areirving]

Gorgeous dissonances. A brilliant, supremely personal take on a great standard.

[@gonzalogamaza9338]

Creo que más que entender hay que dejar al corazón opinar, es inconmensurable, amo esto

[@greggrobinson5116]

This man is genius! He didn't just overcome his affliction, he left it in the dust. Speechless.

[@morgenblitzable]

he is so good ,what a player ,so much respect for someone in such a tormented body, deep respect and love...

[@luckyvet]

You nailed it Stevie, most of us would jump off a bridge. He's the biggest man I've seen in a long time.

[@Schodboyblves]

Also "biggest man I've seen in a long time" way to be patronizing

[@luckyvet]

***** I can see something flew right over your head.

[@Schodboyblves]

+luckyvet k

[@Spacecowb0i]

True. Respect for Mr. Cobblepot. The man can play!

[@Rafa-hs7bz]

One of the few pieces that I consider that everyone should listen to at least once. I would share this to everyone

[@user-cn3ed6fn6j]

Harmony is my favorite aspect of music. Wonderful Harmony! and such a free-flowing sense of natural unfoldment. Exquisite!

[@kibavlood5826]

Could you advise me on any other musicians that are monsters in Harmony?

[@ALEXSERJOGIN]

ВЕЛИКИЙ маленький человек с огромнейшим талантом и трудолюбием заставляющий восхищаться его исполнением.....

[@БорисВаршавский-ю2х]

Какая игра!

[@tatianapostman9134]

That nod to Michel Legrand at 4:25! Wherever Monk was, he had to be smiling at Petrucciani for this out-of-this-world performance.

[@sega62s]

Talent like this must be shared, its pure and solid, he must have been hours on end on his keyboard to achieve this level of musicianship, bravo and thanks for opening my eyes

[@carlosescaraterodriguez5361]

O

[@fernandofuriaesq.6266]

Sweating like a bandit and playing like an angel.@2:54😊

[@yuehualiang6260]

I am absolutely charmed by this phrase, I'm going to use it going forward

[@fernandofuriaesq.6266]

@@yuehualiang6260 thank you so much my friend

[@JS.Gm7]

Просто божественно! Высочайший класс. Спасибо! Спасибо🙏💕

[@germanpianist]

Very creative ! An artistic genius. Rest in Peace, Sir!

[@roba1899]

The way he executes the notes and phrasings are so excellent..

[@carlosescaraterodriguez5361]

Rob A oooo0oppoop

[@ibtissamkhabaza2329]

@@carlosescaraterodriguez5361 y 5

[@EliBleu]

Every single day I am enlightened by a new, incredible artist I've never heard of. Just wow!!

[@debarghyaroy9948]

This memorable performance deserves an HD upload.

[@EvanFromJersey]

What a treat. Christmas Eve 2019, listening to Michael Petrucciani’s version of Round Midnight

[@samjones9214]

Timeless and astonishing lyricism. I've been listening to OscarP for the last half hour and didn't think I could follow him with anyone else. And then I remembered Mr. Petrucciani.....

[@s.j.p6394]

The depth, the soul.... just.... no words.

[@danielmartine1157]

Michel is such a gifted and emotional player. What more could you ask for in a musician of his talents? A lovely and very different reading on perhaps Thelonius Monk's greatest compositions.

[@markshapiro9013]

Tears streaming down my face!..there are no words!..just gratitude...

[@jamesbrousseau2736]

How could anyone give this a thumbs down? Every single note is perfection in motion

[@sdlovell718]

They were listening with something other than their ears.

[@TorySlusher]

Because they didn't like how he looked, some people are like that...dismiss everything.....

[@BrunoGebarski]

Idiots do such t hings!

[@TØGITR]

Jealous wannabes

[@lewisbracken5520]

@@TorySlusher pure projection

[@oogalook]

Flipping inspirational pianist right here. Thanks, KZbin reccomendations, for introducing me to Michel. Sincerely happy.

[@christiandelord]

Sentirlo suonare è incredibile. Questo dimostra sempre di più quanto nella vita tutto è possibile; l'uomo ha una forza incredibile che oltrepassa ogni confine ma questo cammino va affrontato con l'anima ed il cuore puri. This Man make me crazy everytime I listen to his music. This is music that comes from heart.

[@dylanstandingalone]

You can hear who he is in his playing. Beautiful.

[@emeraldcelestial1058]

Holy shit that is one of the most beautiful Round Midnight's I have ever heard. So much clarity and purpose and passion. Goddamn!

[@japola5]

May The Good Lord Bless this man for his courageous spirit and for inspiring people who deal with physical handicap, such as myself. Heck, I have a Hello Kitty electric guitar and bass guitar, I've been so encouraged now, that I knowI can learn to play both instruments !!!!! Thank You !

[@highphlyer]

GOOD FOR YOU!

[@shucksful]

God bless this man..Tonight, he stands taller than anyone in the room.

[@haywoodjablome440]

Its cuz he's on a stage.

[@shucksful]

haywood jablome ....Lol.

[@ActuallyAwesomeName]

I know these statements are meant to be wholesome but imagine listening to this stuff or reading it when you're in his position. Just another person who speaks about the one thing you want everybody to shut up about

[@haywoodjablome440]

@@ActuallyAwesomeName Whoa. Whoa. Take it easy there, buddy. That poor guy had no choice in being born as a white male. Just because he was born into a world of privilege does not make him an invalid.

[@nicholasgerrish6022]

@@haywoodjablome440 What a bit of bullshit! Do pull yourself together, and think before putting your thoughts out on the ether. What being born a white male into a world of privilege in his particular case has little to do with anything.

[@HO-cc2yh]

Grandissimo! Molte grazie per la tua imperitura arte e bellezza.

[@LOS_NEGRITOS]

listening to petrucciani playing in a record is one thing. seeing him playing live is another. what a musician for the times...