''Solo 2: Abstractions'' is a solo piano album by

Franco D'Andrea Francesco "Franco" D'Andrea (born 8 March 1941 in Merano, Italy) is an Italian jazz pianist and composer. Life D'Andrea is considered one of the most famous jazz musicians from Italy and has recorded some 200 albums. He developed his style in ...

. It was recorded in 2001 and released by Philology Records.

Recording and music

Material for this and seven other solo piano CDs was recorded over the period of three mornings and two afternoons in April 2001. The tracks are

free jazz Free jazz is an experimental approach to jazz improvisation that developed in the late 1950s and early 1960s when musicians attempted to change or break down jazz conventions, such as regular tempos, tones, and chord changes. Musicians dur ...

pieces.

Release and reception

''Solo 2'' was released by Philology Records. The

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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."

Track listing

#"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

*Franco D'Andrea – piano

References

{{reflist Franco D'Andrea albums Solo piano jazz albums