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Smile is a good showcase for pianist Jacky Terrasson's patented blend of mischief and mastery. A kind of companion piece to the superb A Paris (Blue Note, 2000), two tracks extend its "I love Paris" theme: the dazzling "Parisian Thoroughfare," and the luscious, dreamy "Sous le Ciel de Paris," (aka "Paris Skies"). This CD is a typically eclectic Terrasson mix, combining the classic and contemporary with formidable technique and playfulness. Terrasson personalizes the title track by infusing it with his own little theme, a kind of cowboy refrain, and giving it a smooth, propulsive flow in tricky five/four rhythm. It's
| 1 | Parisian Thoroughfare | ♡ | 5:09 | Bud Powell |
| 2 | Mo’ Better Blues | ♡ | 2:39 | Bill Lee |
| 3 | Smile | ♡ | 6:55 | Charlie Chaplin / John Turner / Geoffrey Parsons / James Phillips |
| 4 | Sous le Ciel de Paris | ♡ | 4:05 | Hubert Giraud / Jean Dréjac |
| 5 | Isn’t She Lovely? | ♡ | 3:04 | Stevie Wonder |
| 6 | The Dolphin | ♡ | 6:06 | Luiz Eça / Reuben Fisher |
| 7 | Nardis | ♡ | 5:45 | Miles Davis |
| 8 | Autumn Leaves | ♡ | 3:32 | Joseph Kosma / Jacques Prévert / Johnny Mercer |
| 9 | My Funny Valentine | ♡ | 3:16 | Richard Rodgers / Lorenz Hart |
| 10 | 59 | ♡ | 6:43 | Jacky Terrasson |
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- Folder:
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- AllMusic: https://www.allmusic.com/album/MW0000231061
Credits
Acoustic Bass — Sean Smith Creative Director — Gordon H Jee Drums — Eric Harland Electric Bass — Rémi Vignolo Engineer — Renaud Van Welden, Philippe Gaillot Piano — Jacky Terrasson Producer — Christophe Deghelt, Jacky Terrasson
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