Viva Caruso


Viva Caruso is an album by American saxophonist Joe Lovano. It is a tribute album to opera singer Enrico Caruso, featuring a small orchestral ensemble and performing jazz interpretations of compositions associated with Caruso..

Reception

Allmusic described this album as Lovano's "most ambitious and enjoyable recordings". Ben Ratliff of The New York Times mentioned: "Against the throbbing, susurrating group sound, Mr. Lovano just flowed, playing with a strong, aerated tone; he delivered fresh, forthright melodic material and played all around it. Everything about the set was original, from idea to execution."

Track listing

  1. "Vesti la giubba - Leoncavallo - 3:48
  2. "Tarantella Sincera for voice & orchestra - DeCrescenzo - 4:42
  3. "The Streets of Naples" - Lovano - 4:57
  4. "Cielo Turchino for voice & orchestra - Ciociano - 4:42
  5. "Pecchè? for voice & orchestra - Pennino - 7:39
  6. "O sole mio, for voice & piano " - DeCapua - 6:47
  7. "Viva Caruso" - Lovano - 4:18
  8. "Campane a sera "Ave Maria", for voice & orchestra " - Billi - 7:02
  9. "Santa Lucia, Neapolitan song" - Traditional - 4:25
  10. "Sultanto a Te for voice & orchestra " - Fuciio - 5:57
  11. "Il Carnivale di Pulcinella - Lovano - 6:42
  12. "For You Alone for voice & piano - Geehl, O'Reilly - 4:07

Personnel

;Joe Lovano Street Band
;Opera House Ensemble