Keyboardist Uri Caine has previously explored the music of Bach, Mozart, Wagner and Beethoven, so it is hardly surprising that he continues to use classical composers as a source of inspiration for his improvisations. This outing draws on excerpts from Giuseppe Verdi's opera +Otello, with the pianist incorporating his usual wild arrangements. Caine is obviously very familiar with the music but willing to take chances, as in his playful setting of "Fire Song" and a klezmer-like setting of "Drinking Song." Opera fans without a sense of humor will scoff at this recording, but Caine shows a love of the music, even in his madcap charts. The supporting cast includes saxophonist Ralph Alessi, guitarist Nguyên Lê, clarinetist Chris Speed, plus several vocalists and occasional use of electronics. ~ Ken Dryden, All Music Guide
Otello Syndrome
10/26/2007 | Winter & Winter
All Music Guide Review
Otello Syndrome Track Listing
Credits of Otello Syndrome
- Stefan F. Winter
- Producer, Executive Producer
- Nguyên Lê
- Engineer
- Adrian VonRipka
- Engineer, Mixing, Mastering, Editing
- Günter Mattei
- Design, Layout Design
- Julie Patton
- Lyricist
- Mariko Takahashi
- Executive Producer
- Stefano Bassanese
- Engineer
- Göran Stegborn
- Engineer
- Bunny Sigler
- Arranger, Lyricist
- Carlos Albrecht
- Engineer
- Ralph Alessi
- Arranger
- Sadiq Bey
- Lyricist
- Raymond Earl
- Engineer
- Arrigo Boito
- Lyricist
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