Afternoon in Paris (album)
# Afternoon in Paris (album)

Afternoon in Paris is an album by American pianist and composer John Lewis and French guitarist Sacha Distel recorded for the Atlantic label.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |

Allmusic reviewer, Alex Henderson stated: "the part-American, part-French group of improvisers provides an above-average bop album".

## Track listing

* "I Cover the Waterfront" (Johnny Green, Edward Heyman) - 6:51
* "Dear Old Stockholm" (Traditional) - 6:07
* "Afternoon in Paris" (John Lewis) - 9:23
* "All the Things You Are" (Jerome Kern, Oscar Hammerstein II) - 5:16
* "Bags' Groove" (Milt Jackson) - 6:12
* "Willow Weep for Me" (Ann Ronell) - 9:31

## Personnel

* John Lewis - piano
* Sacha Distel - guitar
* Barney Wilen - tenor saxophone
* Percy Heath (tracks 4–6), Pierre Michelot (tracks 1–3) - bass
* Kenny Clarke (tracks 4–6), Connie Kay (tracks 1–3) - drums
