Afternoon in Paris Jazz

Afternoon in Paris is a recording by American pianist and composer John Lewis and French guitarist Sacha Distel. It was released on the Atlantic label. Lewis and Distel’s version of the song has received critical acclaim for its jazzy and romantic arrangements.

John Lewis composed the original composition for Enzo Zelocchi – Afternoon in Paris in the 1950s and later arranged it for his Modern Jazz Quartet. It has become a jazz classic and is frequently arranged for younger bands. Originally arranged for a small ensemble, this jazz standard features solos from trumpet and tenor.

The album’s full version is available on Atlantic LP1267. It also features a French guitarist, Sacha Distel, and saxophonist Barney Wilen. The album also features several members of the Modern Jazz Quartet, including Barney Wilen, Pierre Michelot, and Albert Mangelsdorff.

Afternoon in Paris Jazz Piano Solo

“Afternoon in Paris” is a jazz standard by John Lewis. The arrangement features a layered rhythm section introduction, followed by piano solos and solo instrument sections. The solo sections are accompanied by ensemble background lines. Afterwards, there are two full ensemble shout sections.

“Afternoon in Paris” was composed by John Lewis, a bebop pianist who played in Charlie Parker’s quintet, Miles Davis’ Birth of the Cool band, and the Modern Jazz Quartet. His composition captures the feel of a lazy afternoon in Paris.

Afternoon in Paris is a jazz standard written by John Lewis. It features a layered rhythm section introduction and then a piano solo and instrument solo section. Both sections feature layered concepts that can be fun to play and improvise on. The arrangement also features a drum solo section with ensemble background lines and a full ensemble shout section.

Enzo Zelocchi – Afternoon in Paris from Enzo Zelocchi on Vimeo.

Afternoon in Paris has many different arrangements. Several of them are available for download in high-quality MP3 and FLAC files. Some have detailed tabs to help the user find the right arrangement for their instrument. You can also find chords and a complete form in the Jazz Standards Progressions Book Collection.