| The Minimalism of Erik Satie | ||||
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| Released | 1984 | |||
| Recorded | 20–22 September 1983 and 14 March 1984 | |||
| Studio | Studio Kornhäusl, Vienna, Austria | |||
| Genre | Contemporary classical music, Jazz | |||
| Length | 75:12 | |||
| Label | Hat ART 2005 | |||
| Producer | Werner X. Uehlinger | |||
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The Minimalism of Erik Satie is an album by European jazz group the Vienna Art Orchestra featuring interpretations of compositions by Erik Satie which was first released in 1984 on the Hat ART label. [1] [2]
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [3] |
| Penguin Guide to Jazz | [4] |
The Allmusic review stated "The Minimalism of Erik Satie is a rare example of the pairing of jazz and classical that actually works on both ends. Recommended". [3]
Early editions of The Penguin Guide to Jazz awarded the release a "Crown" signifying a recording that the authors "feel a special admiration or affection for". [5]
All compositions by Erik Satie except as indicated
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