July in Paris

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]

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

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