From Gagarin's Point of View

by Esbj枚rn Svensson Trio

From Gagarin's Point of View cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: June 1999
  • Label: ACT
  • Country: Sweden
  • Length: 56:06
  • Community rating: 3.9/5 from 3 ratings

Artists on this release: Dan Berglund, E.S.T., Magnus 脰str枚m

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Representing a critical international breakthrough for the Swedish ensemble, 'From Gagarin's Point of View' modernized the traditional jazz piano trio format. The record heavily incorporates subtle rhythmic elements drawn from contemporary electronic and rock music, establishing a remarkably accessible yet sophisticated European jazz aesthetic.

Genres

Descriptors: piano, ensemble, melodic, modern, dynamic

Tracklist

  1. Dating (5:32)
  2. Picnic (5:00)
  3. The Chapel (4:15)
  4. Dodge the Dodo (5:25)
  5. From Gagarin's Point of View (4:03)
  6. The Return of Mohammed (6:30)
  7. Cornette (4:16)
  8. In the Face of Day (6:53)
  9. Subway (3:31)
  10. Definition of a Dog (6:06)
  11. Southwest Loner (4:31)

Credits

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