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Solo 1: Standards is a solo piano album by Franco D'Andrea. It was recorded in 2001 and released by Philology Records.

Solo 1: Standards
Studio album by Franco D'Andrea
Recorded	April 2001
Genre	Jazz
Label	Philology

Recording and music

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 album begins with a medley of a post-bop performance of "Gone with the Wind", together with "Basin Street Blues" and "Way Down Yonder in New Orleans".[2] The next medley, of "I Got Rhythm" and "I Loves You, Porgy", is played in an unusually angular manner.[2]

Release and reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz	[1]

Solo 1 was released by Philology Records.[1] The AllMusic reviewer concluded: "This brilliant release should be considered essential listening for fans of jazz piano."[2]

Track listing

1. "Gone with the Wind / Basin Street Blues / Way Down Yonder in New Orleans"
2. "I Got Rhythm / I Loves You, Porgy"
3. "Summertime"
4. "Cherokee"
5. "Lover Man"

Personnel

• Franco D'Andrea – piano

References

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