Goodbye
Bobo Stenson · 2005
70 min · 14 tracks · post-bop · free improvisation · modern creative
A contemplative blend of jazz improvisation and lyrical melodies that evoke a sense of wistfulness.
Goodbye is an album by Bobo Stenson, released in 2005. A contemplative blend of jazz improvisation and lyrical melodies that evoke a sense of wistfulness. This album is significant for its critical acclaim within the jazz community, receiving praise from various publications for its introspective qualities and complex compositions. It further solidified Stenson's reputation as a master of free improvisation and contributed to the ongoing conversation about contemporary jazz's evolution. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Goodbye sound like?
A contemplative blend of jazz improvisation and lyrical melodies that evoke a sense of wistfulness. Rooted in post-bop and free improvisation.
What makes Goodbye by Bobo Stenson notable?
This album is significant for its critical acclaim within the jazz community, receiving praise from various publications for its introspective qualities and complex compositions. It further solidified Stenson's reputation as a master of free improvisation and contributed to the ongoing conversation about contemporary jazz's evolution. When 'Goodbye' was released in 2005, Bobo Stenson was already an established figure in the European jazz scene, known for his innovative approach to piano. This album followed his critically acclaimed works, showcasing his deepening exploration of emotional and atmospheric soundscapes within modern jazz.
How many songs are on Goodbye?
Goodbye has 14 tracks, running approximately 70 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Send in the Clowns Standout 4:17
- 2 Rowan 6:05
- 3 Alfonsina 5:11
- 4 There Comes a Time Standout 6:43
- 5 Song About Earth 7:15
- 6 Seli 8:49
- 7 Goodbye Standout 6:40
- 8 Music for a While 5:20
- 9 Allegretto rubato 5:27
- 10 Jack of Clubs 2:57
- 11 Sudan 2:37
- 12 Queer Street 2:09
- 13 Triple Play 2:02
- 14 Race Face 4:39
Release Date
January 1, 2005
Artist Origin
Sweden
Runtime
70 min 11 sec
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