Thierry Maillard is a celebrated French composer and pianist with more than 21 albums to his name. His 1998 debut album, *Paris/New York*, is now available to American audiences through the Ghost Note label. The album features Maillard alongside legendary bassist John Patitucci and drummer Dennis Chambers. Together, the trio delivers energetic and imaginative straight-ahead jazz with remarkable chemistry. Tracks such as “Live In New York” and “Tea or Drive” highlight Maillard’s technical brilliance and creativity. Ballads like “Jamais fini” and “Monument Valley” reveal the trio’s more emotional and lyrical side. Patitucci’s expressive acoustic bass and Chambers’ dynamic drumming bring depth and excitement to every track. Maillard began playing accordion at eight and later studied classical piano in Paris before pursuing jazz. His 1998 trip to New York led to the recording of this important and memorable debut album. *Paris/New York* proves that Thierry Maillard was already an exceptional jazz artist at the beginning of his career.