Odyssey (Nubya Garcia album)

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. ^{[1] [2]}

Release

Odyssey was announced in mid-2024 and released on 20 September 2024 by Concord Jazz. The album was released as a 2LP, CD and digital formats. ^[3]

Track listing

Odyssey track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Dawn" (featuring Esperanza Spalding)	4:52
2.	"Odyssey"	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

1. Empire, Kitty (22 September 2024). "Nubya Garcia: Odyssey review – a rich, orchestral journey of self-discovery". The Guardian.
2. Richards, Will (October 2024). "String theory: Nubya Garcia". Rolling Stone UK.
3. Quinn, Peter (12 September 2024). "Nubya Garcia : Odyssey". Jazzwise.

External links

• Official Bandcamp page