Estate (album)

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Estate is an album by Michel Petrucciani. It was recorded in the Forum Recording Studio, Rome during the spring of 1982. The title is the Italian word for "summer", pronounced [eˈstaːtɛ].

Recording and music[]

Pianist Petrucciani recorded the album at the age of 19, with bassist Furio Di Castri and drummer Aldo Romano.^[1] Some of the tracks are Petrucciani compositions.^[1]

Reception[]

The AllMusic reviewer concluded: "Even though this can't be considered an essential release for Michel Petrucciani fans (especially with its brief playing time of under 35 minutes), it is an enjoyable session."^[1]

Track listing[]

1. "Pasolini" (Aldo Romano) – 5:26
2. "Very Early" (Bill Evans) – 4:52
3. "Estate" (Bruno Martino) – 5:48
4. "Maybe Yes" (Michel Petrucciani) – 3:46
5. "I Just Say Hello" (Michel Petrucciani) – 6:18
6. "Tone Poem" (Charles Lloyd) – 4:08
7. "Samba Des Prophetes" (Aldo Romano/C. Nougaro) – 8:54

Personnel[]

• Michel Petrucciani – piano
• Furio Di Castri – bass
• Aldo Romano – drums

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