| Paris Jazz Piano | |
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | 1960 |
| Recorded | October 20–21 & 23, & November 9, 1959 Blanqui Studio, Paris |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Length | 31:07 |
| Label | Philips LP 76519 |
| Producer | Daniel Richard |
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| Source | Rating |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings |   [1] |
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