July in Paris

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
Live album by
Jaki Byard
Released1999
RecordedJuly 24–25, 1998
GenreJazz
LabelFairplay
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

Recording and music

The 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

The 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
  1. "After the Sun Disappears Xalithen Rose" – 7:36
  2. "C'est Si Bon" – 2:48
  3. "Lonely Woman, So What" – 7:01
  4. "Nostradamus" – 2:46
  5. "The High and the Mighty" – 10:23
  6. "July in Paris" – 6:36
  7. "Mimi" – 6:51
  8. "Round Midnight/Well You Needn't/Stages/My Mother's Eyes" – 19:52

Personnel
  • Jaki Byard – piano
  • Ralph Hamperian – bass
  • Richard Allen – drums
  • Ricky Ford – tenor sax

References
  1. Dryden, Ken "Jaki Byard – July in Paris". AllMusic. Retrieved April 2, 2017.
  2. Pilchak, Angela M. (2005) "Contemporary Musicians: Profiles of the People in Music". Cengage Gale. p. 37.
  3. "Jaki Byard Trio – July in Paris". discogs.com. Retrieved April 2, 2017.
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