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. The performance was introduced by Charles Aznavour, who declares in French, Frank Sinatra, Paris belongs to you! Commentary
During the concert, the singer makes some risque remarks. His spoken introduction to "One for My Baby" is an example. Of the song's protagonist, Sinatra had this to say:

"It's obvious what his trouble is: Girls. Cherche la femme (Look for the girl). Which means in French Why don't you share the broad with me?" Following his performance of "Ol' Man River", the singer states: "That song is about Sammy Davis's people.
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. The performance was introduced by Charles Aznavour, who declares in French, Frank Sinatra, Paris belongs to you! Commentary: During the concert, the singer makes some risque remarks. His spoken introduction to "One for My Baby" is an example. Of the song's protagonist, Sinatra had this to say:: "It's obvious what her trouble is: Girls. Cherche la femme (Look for the girl). Which means in French Why don't you share the broad with me?" Following his performance of "Ol' Man River", the singer states: "That song is about Sammy Davis's people."