Duo Enrico Pieranunzi - Thomas Fonnesbaek, Konzert Jazzclub Wittlich

Duo Enrico Pieranunzi - Thomas Fonnesbaek - Concert presented by Jazz Club Wittlich e.V.

Concert on Thursday, May 14, 2026, 8 pm, at the Casino, Friedrichstraße 4, Wittlich
Enrico Pieranunzi - piano and Thomas Fonnesbaek - bass

When the outstanding Italian pianist Enrico Pieranunzi and the renowned Danish bassist Thomas Fonnesbæk play together, the audience experiences what can be described as an explosion of energy. Pieranunzi and Fonnesbæk are two musicians who thrive in each other's company, challenging and provoking each other with a rare combination of technique and temperament.
Individually they are outstanding on their instruments, and together it is nothing short of world class. They have performed together extensively over the years, gaining a wealth of experience and building their mutual love and appreciation for the musical understanding and talent they share. Like-minded musical spirits whose collaboration caresses, creates and challenges. Their music is inspired by the unforgettable Bill Evans and his congenial partner, bassist Scott La Faro. You can almost feel (and hear!) the mutual love and respect in the air as the two musicians tease, inspire, challenge and quote each other in an interplay that never manages to become predictable.
Over the course of his career, Pieranunzi, who has been named Europe's best jazz musician several times, has worked with many of the biggest names in jazz. There was the legendary trio with Marc Johnson and Joey Baron, as well as projects with Lee Konitz, Chris Potter, Chet Baker, Paul Motian and numerous others. His discography is impressive, and his range as a composer and musician is both poetic and impressionistic, drawing on the great European musical tradition. Pieranunzi's musical language is sometimes described as "classic jazz" - he plays with beautiful, dynamic strokes and a sound that effortlessly allows melodies and phrases to sparkle.
Thomas Fonnesbæk's bass playing creates a foundation for the songs with a dance-like, rhythmic urgency that is captivating, but with an elegance, responsiveness and sensitivity that allows for great attention to detail. Over the years, he has played his way into the upper echelons of the elite and worked with international stars such as Monty Alexander, Christian Sands, Justin Kauflin, Aaron Parks, John Taylor, Helge Lien, Paolo Fresu, Lars Jansson and Adam Baldych.

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