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Pianism is a jazz album by Michel Petrucciani. This was Petrucciani’s first album recorded under contract for Blue Note, the previous recordings having originally been released by Concord and others (though some were subsequently reissued by Blue Note).

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars and stated: “After five years during which he emerged from France to become an important figure in the international jazz world, pianist Michel Petrucciani (still a few days shy of his 23rd birthday) debuted on Blue Note with this superior trio outing. …Superior post-bop music played by the already brilliant pianist.”

Track listing:
“The Prayer” (Michel Petrucciani) – 11:05
“Our Tune” (Michel Petrucciani)– 6:51
“Face’s Face” (Michel Petrucciani) – 4:37
“Night And Day” (Cole Porter) – 9:20
“Here’s That Rainy Day” (Van Heusen / Burke) – 9:51
“Regina” (Michel Petrucciani) – 9:20

Personnel:
Michel Petrucciani – Piano
Palle Danielsson – Bass
Eliot Zigmund – Drums

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Released: 1986
Recorded: 20 December 1985
Label: Blue Note
Producer: Mike Berniker