FRANCE. Midi Pyrénées region. Gers department. Town of Marciac. 21st "Jazz in Marciac" Festival. Going toward the stage for the soundcheck of the 'Michel Petrucciani Trio'. In the foreground from left to right: Michel PETRUCCIANI's personal assistant Bernard BENGUIGUI (French), American jazz musician Steve GADD (drums, percussion) and French jazz musician Michel PETRUCCIANI (piano).
In the background going up the steps: the President of the Festival and Head of the Marciac Middle School, Jean-Louis GUILHAUMON.
The person in the center ground on the left wearing the white shirt and shorts is not identified. Monday 10th August, 1998.