Captured at the legendary Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz, California, on May 11,
1987, this concert finds French pianist Michel Petrucciani at the peak of his artistry -
radiant, daring, and emotionally charged.
Joined by two masters of their respective instruments, Dave Holland (bass) and Eliot
Zigmund (drums), Petrucciani delivers an electrifying set filled with interplay, lyricism,
and swing. The recording showcases his brilliance as both improviser and composer,
offering a front-row seat to a rare live performance that remained unheard for nearly
four decades.
Now meticulously restored and mastered from the original tapes, Kuumbwa reveals
the full intensity and intimacy of that evening - the energy of a small club, the purity of
Petrucciani's touch, and the spark of spontaneous creation.
A world premiere release of previously unissued recordings issued as a 2LP set on
180- gram vinyl presented in deluxe packaging with extensive liner notes and rare
photos. LP mastering by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab, transferred from
the original analog tapes.
Michel Petrucciani: piano
Dave Holland: bass
Eliot Zigmund: drums
Live at Tim Jackson's Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz, California - May 11, 1987
Tracks: Limbo / Eugenia / Mike P.Blues / Stella By Starlight / The Prayer / Autumn
Leaves / My Funny Valentine / All the Things You Are / Morning Blues / Nardis /
Sweet Georgia Bright / Someday My Prince Will Come