Solo (Egberto Gismonti album)

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]

Solo
Studio album by
ReleasedJune 25, 1979 (1979-06-25)
RecordedNovember 1978
StudioTalent Studio
Oslo, Norway
GenreJazz
Length49:51
LabelECM 1136
ProducerManfred Eicher
Egberto Gismonti chronology
Sol Do Meio Dia
(1977)
Solo
(1979)
Magico
(1979)

Reception

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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]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic     [2]

Track listing

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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

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References

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  1. ^ ECM discography accessed September 29, 2011
  2. ^ a b Cook, S.Allmusic Review accessed September 29, 2011