"Paroles, Paroles," originally composed by Gianni Ferrio with lyrics by Leo Chiosso and Giancarlo Del Re, is a timeless masterpiece of Italian and French chanson. While traditionally known as a duet between a singer and a spoken-word artist, modern improvisations—often referred to as being "by Leo" (referencing lyricist Leo Chiosso or modern jazz interpretations)—focus on the song's rhythmic bossa nova foundation and its cynical, conversational charm.
: Standard arrangements often use a progression of in minor keys (e.g., Paroles, Paroles ( Gianni Ferrio ) improvised by Leo.
: The song is built on a bossa nova or easy-listening swing rhythm. : Delay your notes slightly behind the beat
: Delay your notes slightly behind the beat (lay back) to match the conversational, almost dismissive tone of the original Italian version by Mina . you must master its harmonic structure:
: Use the Sax Channel play-along to practice your melodic variations over the Ferrio/Chiosso score.
To improvise over this track effectively, you must master its harmonic structure: