| Solo 8: Classic Jazz | |
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| Studio album by | |
| Recorded | April 2001 |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Label | Philology |
Solo 8: Classic Jazz is a solo piano album by Franco D'Andrea. It was recorded in 2001 and released by Philology Records.
| Solo 8: Classic Jazz | |
|---|---|
| | |
| Studio album by | |
| Recorded | April 2001 |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Label | Philology |
Solo 8: Classic Jazz is a solo piano album by Franco D'Andrea. It was recorded in 2001 and released by Philology Records.
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 compositions are traditional jazz pieces. [1]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz | [1] |
Solo 8 was released by Philology Records. [1] The AllMusic reviewer suggested that "once a buyer has had an opportunity to hear some of his other solo releases it's a safe bet that this intriguing disc will join the others in his or her collection". [2]
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