Parisian Solos


Parisian Solos is an album by American jazz pianist Jaki Byard consisting of several solo piano recordings. It was recorded in 1971 in Paris, France and was released on the Futura label.

Reception

AllMusic awarded the album 4 stars, with its review by Ken Dryden stating: "This solo date in a Paris studio finds Jaki Byard in his usual jaunty mood at the piano, whether reviving a forgotten jazz tune like "Bugle Call Rag", increasing the intensity of an often dull ballad "Besame Mucho," or revising "Willow Weep for Me" with the choppy approach that helped to make his sound so distinctive".

Track listing

All compositions by Jaki Byard except as indicated.
  1. "A Tribute to Jimmy Slide" - 3:37
  2. "Love Is Here to Stay" - 5:15
  3. "Willow Weep for Me" - 6:05
  4. "Bugle Call Rag" - 4:20
  5. "When Lights Are Low" - 4:30
  6. "Dedicated to Bob Vatel of Ten Gallons" - 3:10
  7. "Isle to Isle" - 6:15
  8. "Shiny Stockings" - 5:35
  9. "Bésame Mucho" - 4:15
  10. "Going Home Blues" - 5:00

Personnel