Americans in Paris

Vive Le Jazz Americans in Paris

During the 30s, 40s and 50s, Paris was a magnet for expatriate US jazz musicians attracted by the city's love of jazz, respect for musicians, and lack of racism. This selection, compiled by acknowledged jazz authority Stan Britt, features one disc of pre-WW2 jazz and one disc of post-WW2 modern jazz recorded by American musicians in Paris. Castle Pulse. 2005.