Michel Petrucciani’s live performance at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz, California, in 1987 is a remarkable snapshot of the pianist at the height of his creative powers. Joined by legendary bassist Dave Holland and drummer Eliot Zigmund, Petrucciani delivers an inspired set that balances lyrical sensitivity with dazzling technical command. Transferred from the original analog tapes and meticulously restored and mastered by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab, this recording captures the intimate atmosphere of one of California’s most iconic jazz venues. The limited-edition 180-gram 2-LP set includes rare photographs from the performance and newly commissioned liner notes.
MICHEL PETRUCCIANI, piano DAVE HOLLAND, bass ELIOT ZIGMUND, drums
Live at Tim Jackson’s Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz, California, May 11, 1987.
An extraordinary previously unreleased live recording by Michel Petrucciani.
Kuumbwa documents a rare concert by the trio of Michel Petrucciani, Dave Holland, and Eliot Zigmund, recorded live at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center in 1987. Three masters of modern jazz captured in a unique moment of creative alignment.
Presented as a deluxe 180g 2LP gatefold edition with a 16-page booklet, this release is exclusive to Disquaire Day and available in Europe only.
A highly collectible release and an essential addition to any Petrucciani collection.
Tracklist
Side A 1 LIMBO 2 EUGENIA 3 MIKE P BLUES
Side B 1 STELLA BY STARLIGHT 2 THE PRAYER 3 AUTUMN LEAVES
Side C 1 MY FUNNY VALENTINE 2 ALL THE THINGS YOU ARE 3 NARDIS
Side D 1 SWEET GEORGIA BRIGHT 2 ON GREEN DOLPHIN STREET
