1961 studio album by John Lewis
The Wonderful World of Jazz is an album by pianist and composer John Lewis recorded for the Atlantic label in 1960.[ 1]
Reception
Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating Allmusic [ 2]
Allmusic awarded the album 4½ stars stating it is "one of pianist John Lewis' most rewarding albums outside of his work with the Modern Jazz Quartet ".[ 2]
Track listing
All compositions by John Lewis except as indicated
"Body and Soul " (Frank Eyton , Johnny Green , Edward Heyman , Robert Sour ) - 15:24
"I Should Care " (Sammy Cahn , Axel Stordahl , Paul Weston ) - 4:50
"Two Degrees East, Three Degrees West" - 5:35
"Afternoon in Paris " - 9:55
"I Remember Clifford " (Benny Golson ) - 3:25
"The Stranger" (Arif Mardin ) - 5:39 Bonus track on CD reissue
"If You Could See Me Now " (Tadd Dameron , Carl Sigman ) - 10:21 Bonus track on CD reissue
Recorded in New York City on July 29, 1960 (tracks 2, 3 & 5), September 8, 1960 (track 1), and September 9, 1960 (tracks 4, 6 & 7)
Personnel
References
Studio albums compositions