Concert Background
That spring Sinatra was on a World Tour For Children, playing benefit concerts that would raise money for handicapped children in Europe and Asia. It eventually extended to thirty dates in two months, starting on April 15 in Mexico City and ending June 17 in Monte Carlo. The concert which makes up the album was recorded on June 5, towards the end of the tour.
Guitarist Al Viola stated in the liner notes of the album that, since the band was gathered on such short notice, they never rehearsed with Sinatra for the tour. Much of the band had already performed with him on previous albums with the same arrangements, so he never felt rehearsals were necessary.
This performance was introduced by Charles Aznavour, who declares in French, Frank Sinatra, Paris belongs to you!
Read more about this topic: Sinatra & Sextet: Live In Paris
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