KJC Solo Piano: Marian Petrescu plays from Oscar to Chick

KJC Solo Piano – Marian Petrescu

Finland's giant of jazz piano, "the Bear Paw" Marian Petrescu, takes the stage in the KJC Solo Piano series. The only Grammy-awarded jazz musician in Finland, Petrescu is recognized worldwide as one of the true virtuosos of the instrument. For lovers of piano artistry, a truly special evening awaits.The evening's program features the music of two giants of the jazz piano tradition – Oscar Peterson and Chick Corea – in Marian's own interpretations. Peterson took the virtuosity of swing piano to its peak: dazzling technique, the warmth of the blues, and an irresistible swing that made the grand piano sound like a full orchestra. Corea, in turn, opened new worlds for the piano: the glow of Latin rhythms, the colors of modern harmony, and compositions that became some of the most beloved jazz standards of our time. The music of these two masters merges…