Question

Triplet scale patterns in F major make up the melody of a track named for this city that follows an adaptation of the theme from Samson and Delilah on the album Clifford Brown and Max Roach. Kenny Clarke and Bud Powell appear on an album recorded in this city that includes “Willow Weep for Me” and an 8-minute version of “Night in Tunisia.” The character Dale Turner from the movie Round Midnight was inspired by (*) Lester Young’s recording session in this city days before his death. Dexter Gordon’s years living in this city inspired his album titled Our Man in [this city]. A big band track named for this city includes the bandleader twice saying “One more time” and repeating the final 16 bars, as well as a Thad Jones solo that incorporates “Pop Goes the Weasel.” (-5[1])For 10 points, a Count Basie track is titled for “April in” (10[1])what European capital city? (0[1])■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: Paris, France [accept “April in Paris”, accept “Parisian Thoroughfare”; accept Our Man in Paris] (Dexter Gordon portrayed Dale Turner in Round Midnight.)
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