Solo (Egberto Gismonti album) explained

Solo
Type:Album
Artist:Egberto Gismonti
Cover:Solo (Egberto Gismonti album).jpg
Recorded:November 1978
Studio:Talent Studio
Oslo, Norway
Genre:Jazz
Length:49:51
Label:ECM 1136
Producer:Manfred Eicher
Chronology:Egberto Gismonti
Prev Title:Sol Do Meio Dia
Prev Year:1977
Next Title:Magico
Next Year:1979

Solo is a solo album by Brazilian composer, guitarist and pianist Egberto Gismonti recorded in November 1978 and released on ECM June the following year.[1]

Reception

The AllMusic review by Stephen Cook awarded the album 4 stars, stating, "Here, Gismonti is just fine as he takes flight without any companions, treating listeners to a provocative and often meditative solo program."[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Egberto Gismonti except as noted

  1. "Selva Amazonica/Pau Rolou" – 20:10
  2. "Ano Zero" (Geraldo Carneiro, Gismonti) – 6:56
  3. "Frevo" – 9:17
  4. "Salvador" – 6:40
  5. "Ciranda Nordestina" – 9:57

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. http://www.ecmrecords.com/Catalogue/ECM/1100/1136.php ECM discography
  2. Cook, S.Allmusic Review accessed September 29, 2011