''Napoli'' is a studio album by Italian singer Mina, released on 28 November 1996 by PDU. It features
Neapolitan songs
Canzone napoletana (), sometimes referred to as Neapolitan song ( nap, canzona napulitana ), is a generic term for a traditional form of music sung in the Neapolitan language, ordinarily for the male voice singing solo, although well represented b ...
interpreted by Mina. The album became number four on the Italian albums chart (number two according to
FIMI
The Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana (FIMI) is an umbrella organization that keeps track of virtually all aspects of the music recording industry in Italy. It was established in 1992, when major corporate labels left the previously exist ...
) and received positive reviews.
The songs "Passione" and "Voce 'e notte" were already recorded in 1961.
In the same year, the album was reissued in a deluxe edition of ''Natale 1996'', which also included the album ''
Cremona
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''.
Critical reception
Federico Vacalebre from ''
Il Mattino
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History and profile
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'' noted that ''Napoli'' is an elegant interpretation of Parthenopean melodies and the most beautiful Mina's record of the nineties. also stated that this is one of Mina's best works, in which she shows herself as an impeccable vocalist. Ernesto Assante from ''
La Repubblica
''la Repubblica'' (; the Republic) is an Italian daily general-interest newspaper. It was founded in 1976 in Rome by Gruppo Editoriale L'Espresso (now known as GEDI Gruppo Editoriale) and led by Eugenio Scalfari, Carlo Caracciolo and Arnoldo ...
'' notes that the record is more than jazz, it is richer and more passionate. Claudio Milano from ' wrote that Mina offers arrangements of priceless sophistication and exciting vocal versions accompanied by an amazing string choir.
Danilo Rea
Danilo Rea (born 9 August 1957) is an Italian jazz pianist. He is a graduate of the Santa Cecilia music conservatory in Rome. He made his debut with the "Trio di Roma" (with Roberto Gatto and Enzo Pietropaoli) in 1975.Riccardo Giagni. "Danilo R ...
– piano
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Franco Ambrosetti
Franco Ambrosetti (born 10 December 1941) is a jazz trumpeter, flugelhornist and composer. He was born in Lugano, Switzerland; his father, Flavio, was a saxophonist who once played opposite Charlie Parker.