“Afternoon in Paris” is a tune wirtten by John Lewis, one of the most underrated jazz pianists.

He was a longtime member of the “Modern Jazz Quintet.”

He composed many standard tunes, including “Old Milestones” and this one “Afternoon in Paris.”

Here is an original version in 1949.

Enjoy!

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Happy Practicing!

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