Winter in Venice
Esbjörn Svensson Trio · 1997
62 min · 13 tracks · jazz
A rich tapestry of intricate melodies and improvisation, weaving together jazz traditions with contemporary flair.
Top tracks — play these first
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Winter in Venice — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its evocative melodies and flowing improvisations, creating a vivid soundscape that transports listeners.
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Semblance Suite in Three or Four Movements: Part I — This track showcases the trio's ability to blend structured composition with spontaneous improvisation, highlighting their musical synergy and creativity.
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Don't Cuddle That Crazy Cat — With its playful title and upbeat tempo, this track exemplifies the trio's whimsical side while maintaining their sophisticated jazz roots.
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Damned Back Blues — This piece reflects a deeper emotional resonance, combining blues influences with intricate harmonies, showcasing Svensson’s compositional prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album displays intricate compositions and strong cohesion, with notable improvisational elements characteristic of contemporary jazz.
What we noticed
- Tracks often employ call-and-response techniques among the piano, bass, and drums, creating a dynamic interplay.
- Several pieces utilize extended improvisation sections, allowing each musician to explore their instrument's capabilities within the context of the composition.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- meditative background ambiance
- dynamic emotional journeys
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Winter in Venice is the second album by the Esbjörn Svensson Trio, released in 1997 after their debut, When Everyone Has Gone. At this point in their career, they were beginning to gain recognition within the European jazz scene, setting the stage for their later international success. This album showcases their unique blend of jazz with elements of classical music and pop sensibilities.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Brad Mehldau· Tord Gustavsen· Hiatus Kaiyote
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Calling Home 5:01
- 2 Winter in Venice 5:27
- 3 At Saturday 6:14
- 4 Semblance Suite in Three or Four Movements: Part I 6:00
- 5 Semblance Suite in Three or Four Movements: Part II 3:43
- 6 Semblance Suite in Three or Four Movements: Part III 3:50
- 7 Semblance Suite in Three or Four Movements: Part IV 6:01
- 8 Don't Cuddle That Crazy Cat 2:38
- 9 Damned Back Blues 4:16
- 10 In the Fall of Things 5:49
- 11 As the Crow Flies 5:32
- 12 The Second Page 5:05
- 13 Herkules Jonssons Låt 3:16
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