Odyssey
Ketil Bjørnstad · 1990
63 min · 11 tracks · jazz
A meditative blend of jazz and classical elements, rich with atmospheric soundscapes and introspective melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Odyssey — The title track encapsulates the essence of the album with its expansive duration, allowing for a dynamic interplay between melody and rhythm that defines Bjørnstad's style.
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Land Start here — Opening the album, this track sets a contemplative tone with its serene piano lines that gradually build into lush harmonies.
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1814 — This piece references a significant year in Norwegian history, weaving historical narrative into musical form through its evocative melodies and rhythmic complexity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like ebb and flow
- immersive centerpiece experience
- reflective moments of calm
- evocative soundscapes for solitude
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek constant high energy
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Odyssey showcases Bjørnstad's ambitious exploration of jazz fusion, marking a significant artistic moment.
- Themes
- Norwegian history· serene landscapes· meditative soundscapes
- Career context
- Odyssey marks Ketil Bjørnstad's fifth album and showcases his deepening exploration of jazz fusion. Released in 1990, this album follows the critically acclaimed 'The Sea' from 1989, demonstrating Bjørnstad's growth as a composer and pianist within the Norwegian jazz scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tord Gustavsen· Eivind Aarset· Marilyn Crispell
Tracklist
- 1 Land Start here 5:22
- 2 Riva 4:49
- 3 Odyssey 13:33
- 4 Vind 3:29
- 5 Hold 5:30
- 6 Sang 2:56
- 7 Laguna 5:12
- 8 Rav 5:06
- 9 Campo 3:44
- 10 Akt 6:08
- 11 1814 7:09
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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