Viva Caruso | ||||
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Released | February 23, 2002 | |||
Recorded | October 13, 2001; October 15, 2001 | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 65:06 | |||
Label | Blue Note | |||
Producer | Joe Lovano | |||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [1] |
Tom Hull | B+ [2] |
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [3] |
Viva Caruso is one of Joe Lovano's "most ambitious and enjoyable recordings". [4] Inspired by the legendary Italian tenor, Enrico Caruso, Lovano deftly, yet directly, applies orchestral melodies and figures in different manners to create a beautifully meditative collection of music. The album features several different tracks, each focusing on a different interpretation of classical music in the jazz realm.
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