July in Paris is an album by pianist Jaki Byard. Most of the tracks are trio, with bassist Ralph Hamperian, and drummer Richard Allen; on two they are joined by saxophonist Ricky Ford.
| July in Paris | |
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| Live album by | |
| Released | 1999 |
| Recorded | July 24–25, 1998 |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Label | Fairplay |
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
Recording and music
editThe album was recorded in concert on July 24 and July 25, 1998.[1] The tracks are diverse, with contrasts in material highlighted through the use of medleys.[1] Pianist Jaki Byard plays with bassist Ralph Hamperian and drummer Richard Allen on all of the tracks; for the final two they are joined by tenor saxophonist Ricky Ford.[1]
Release
editThe French label Fairplay released the album in 1999.[1] Some sources credit the release to Jazz Friends Productions.[2][3] July in Paris is likely to be one of the final recordings of Byard's career – the pianist died in February 1999.[1]
Track listing
edit- "After the Sun Disappears Xalithen Rose" – 7:36
- "C'est Si Bon" – 2:48
- "Lonely Woman, So What" – 7:01
- "Nostradamus" – 2:46
- "The High and the Mighty" – 10:23
- "July in Paris" – 6:36
- "Mimi" – 6:51
- "Round Midnight/Well You Needn't/Stages/My Mother's Eyes" – 19:52
Personnel
edit- Jaki Byard – piano
- Ralph Hamperian – bass
- Richard Allen – drums
- Ricky Ford – tenor sax
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f Dryden, Ken "Jaki Byard – July in Paris". AllMusic. Retrieved April 2, 2017.
- ^ Pilchak, Angela M. (2005) "Contemporary Musicians: Profiles of the People in Music". Cengage Gale. p. 37.
- ^ "Jaki Byard Trio – July in Paris". discogs.com. Retrieved April 2, 2017.