Solo 2: Abstractions
| Solo 2: Abstractions | |
|---|---|
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| Studio album by | |
| Recorded | April 2001 |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Label | Philology |
Solo 2: Abstractions is a solo piano album by Franco D'Andrea. It was recorded in 2001 and released by Philology Records.
Recording and music
[edit]Material for this and seven other solo piano CDs was recorded over the period of three mornings and two afternoons in April 2001.[1] The tracks are free jazz pieces.[1]
Release and reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz | [1] |
Solo 2 was released by Philology Records.[1] The AllMusic reviewer concluded: "The adventuresome spirit throughout this recording will have piano lovers going back again and again to appreciate new facets within this gem of a release."[2]
Track listing
[edit]- "Mixed"
- "Abstract Rhythms"
- "Thirds"
- "On the Edge"
- "Area N. 1"
- "Fifths and More"
- "Via Libera"
- "Area N. 4"
- "Area N. 3"
- "Empty Spaces"
- "Area N. 5"
- "Area N. 2"
Personnel
[edit]- Franco D'Andrea – piano
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2004). The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD (7th ed.). Penguin. p. 388. ISBN 0-141-01416-4.
- 1 2 Dryden, Ken. "Franco D'Andrea – Solo 2: Abstractions". AllMusic. Retrieved June 11, 2018.