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Solo 2: Abstractions
Studio album by
Franco D'Andrea
RecordedApril 2001
GenreJazz
LabelPhilology

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

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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

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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

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  1. "Mixed"
  2. "Abstract Rhythms"
  3. "Thirds"
  4. "On the Edge"
  5. "Area N. 1"
  6. "Fifths and More"
  7. "Via Libera"
  8. "Area N. 4"
  9. "Area N. 3"
  10. "Empty Spaces"
  11. "Area N. 5"
  12. "Area N. 2"

Personnel

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  • Franco D'Andrea – piano

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2004). The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD (7th ed.). Penguin. p. 388. ISBN 0-141-01416-4.
  2. ^ a b Dryden, Ken. "Franco D'Andrea – Solo 2: Abstractions". AllMusic. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
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