Michel Petrucciani - "Caravan"

Juan Tizol's "Caravan" standard is an old favorite of mine, but Michel Petrucciani totally shreds it here. I first saw Petrucciani perform over 10 years ago on a Channel 4 special about disabled people, hosted by Nick Knight (fashion photographer). The name and references to this jazz pianist soon faded from my recolection, but the memory of the performance lingered on and I rediscovered this Jazz virtuoso some time last year. An amazing player in his own right, irrespective of his physical hamperings. His rhythmical ostinatos are outstanding.

Petrucciani left us in 1999 but I suggest to any jazz fan they should check out this mans past work, they will not be disappointed.