Since the release of her first EP in 2017, Nubya Garcia has continually pushed the stylistic boundaries of jazz. Four years after *Source*, her debut album infused with R&B, ambient, and reggae-dub influences, the London-based saxophonist, composer, and producer reaches a new creative milestone with "Odyssey."
Driven by the cinematic string arrangements of the Chineke! Orchestra, an ensemble comprising musicians from diverse ethnic backgrounds, its 12 tracks offer a spectacular symphonic opening, coupled with a tribute to Black female figures, often overlooked in experimental jazz. In "Odyssey," Nubya Garcia salutes these adventurous pioneers, including Jeanne Lee, Linda Sharrock, and June Tyson, by inviting their contemporary heirs, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Richie Seivwright, and Esperanza Spalding. Their vocal contributions are integral to this "Odyssey," entirely composed, arranged, and orchestrated by Nubya Garcia, a vibrant declaration of artistic emancipation where nostalgia, classicism, and avant-garde intertwine.
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