| Odyssey | |
|---|---|
| Studio album by Nubya Garcia | |
| Released | September 20, 2024 (2024-09-20) |
| Recorded | 2024 |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Length | 1:00:49 |
| Label | Concord Jazz |
| Producer | Nubya Garcia, Kwes |
Odyssey is the second studio album by British jazz saxophonist Nubya Garcia, released on 20 September 2024 by Concord Jazz. The album blends orchestral arrangements with R&B, jazz, and dub influences.
Background and recording
Garcia collaborated with producer Kwes on Odyssey. The album features her touring band members: Joe Armon-Jones (keys), Daniel Casimir (bass), and Sam Jones (drums). Notable guest artists include Esperanza Spalding and Georgia Anne Muldrow with strings from Chineke! Orchestra.
Release
Odyssey was announced in mid-2024 and released on 20 September 2024 by Concord Jazz. The album was relased as a 2LP, CD and digital formats.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dawn" | 4:52 |
| 2. | "Odyssey" (featuring Esperanza Spalding) | 7:23 |
| 3. | "Solstice" | 4:49 |
| 4. | "Set It Free" (featuring Richie) | 4:06 |
| 5. | "The Seer" | 5:02 |
| 6. | "Odyssey - Outerlude" | 0:47 |
| 7. | "We Walk In Gold" (featuring Georgia Anne Muldrow) | 3:54 |
| 8. | "Water's Path" | 4:01 |
| 9. | "Clarity" | 6:15 |
| 10. | "In Other Words, Living" | 4:07 |
| 11. | "Clarity - Outerlude" | 1:37 |
| 12. | "Triumphance" | 5:54 |
| Total length: | 52:47 | |
Personnel
- Nubya Garcia – tenor saxophone, producer
- Joe Armon-Jones – keyboards
- Daniel Casimir – double bass
- Sam Jones – drums
- Jansen Santana - percussion
- Strings - Chineke! Orchestra
- Esperanza Spalding – vocals (track 1)
- Richie – vocals (track 4)
- Georgia Anne Muldrow – vocals (track 7)
- Kwes – producer
References
- Empire, Kitty (22 September 2024). "Nubya Garcia: Odyssey review – a rich, orchestral journey of self-discovery". The Guardian.
- Richards, Will (October 2024). "String theory: Nubya Garcia". Rolling Stone UK.
- Quinn, Peter (12 September 2024). "Nubya Garcia : Odyssey". Jazzwise.