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Burrull in 2018

Francesc Burrull (October 18, 1934 – August 28, 2021) was a Spanish jazz musician and composer. In 2017, he was awarded the Creu de Sant Jordi.[1][2]

Early life and education

Burrull studied at the Superior Conservatory of Music of the Gran Teatro del Liceo in Barcelona. His teacher was Pere Vallribera i Moliné. After completing his career in music and piano, he began to be noticed in the music scene of Barcelona, which had a large and active jazz scene.[3]

Artistic Career

Burrull performed alongside names of the first rank, such as Sidney Bechet, Bill Coleman (trumpeter), Chet Baker,Don Byas, and Jean-Luc Ponty. He also appeared as vibraphonist on two of the albums of Tete Montoliu.

In 1992, he received the Premio Nacional de Música de Cataluña, in the category of Jazz, from the Generalitat de Catalunya, recognizing his achievements in music.

Death

Burrull passed away on August 28, 2021, at 86 years old, due to a kidney disease.

Partial discography

Burrull at the piano

References

  1. ^ Jurado, Miquel (August 28, 2021). "Muere a los 86 años Francesc Burrull, el hombre que moldeó la 'Nova Cançó'". EL PAÍS.
  2. ^ Nopca, Jordi (August 28, 2021). "Mor Francesc Burrull, figura clau del jazz català i de la Nova Cançó". Ara Balears.
  3. ^ "Francesc Burrull i Ill". www.enciclopedia.cat. Retrieved 2021-08-28.