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| Studio album by Metropole Orkest featuring John Scofield | ||||
| Released | May 2010 [1] | |||
| Recorded | 9–13 March 2009 [1] | |||
| Studio | MCO Studio, Hilversum, Nederland [1] | |||
| Genre | jazz | |||
| Label | Emarcy | |||
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54 is an album of Metropole Orkest conducted by Vince Mendoza featuring jazz guitarist John Scofield, and was released in May 2010. [1]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| All About Jazz |   [2] |
| The Guardian |  [3] |
At the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards, the album was nominated for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album, [4] and Best Instrumental Arrangement went to Vince Mendoza for arranging "Carlos", the opening track. [5]
John Bungey of The Times wrote: "The Dutch Metropole Orchestra surround Scofield's bluesy riffs with strings and brass and some tracks will be too soft-edged for hardcore jazz types. But Scofield is at his best, fluent, creative and funky, and an epic version of his old tune 'Twang' is a knock-out." [6]
The Guardian's John Fordham commented: "The arrangements could have reflected [Scofield's] bite and pungency a little more, but there's plenty of punch to this set." [3]
In a review for All About Jazz , John Kelman remarked: "Combining Mendoza's stunning arrangements and some of Scofield's best playing in years, 54 is a milestone in both artists' discographies... both artists transcend individual skill to create an hour-long whole that truly exceeds the sum of its many compelling parts." [2]
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