1999 live album by Jaki Byard
July in Paris Released 1999 Recorded July 24–25, 1998 Genre Jazz Label Fairplay
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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 .
Recording and music [ edit ]
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]
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]
"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
Jaki Byard – piano
Ralph Hamperian – bass
Richard Allen – drums
Ricky Ford – tenor sax
Year(s) indicated are for the recording(s), not first release, except in most cases where this was long delayed
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