Ode to the Death of Jazz

Reception

The Allmusic review by Brian Olewnick awarded the album 2½ stars stating "it feels as though something essential is being restrained, as though Vesala is reluctant to simply let his ensemble surge forward unbound. Fine instrumental work abounds, however, notably by the leader himself on drums and the Garbarek-laden tones of tenor saxophonist Jouni Kannisto. In sum, the listener gets the impression that, although all the elements are in place for a fine album, excessive control has led to a dilution of the power that could have been".

Track listing

1. "Sylvan Swizzle" - 8:34
2. "Infinite Express" - 7:54
3. "Time to Think" - 7:34
4. "Winds of Sahara" - 4:19
5. "Watching for the Signal" - 8:13
6. "A Glimmer of Sepal" - 5:26
7. "Mop Mop" - 5:37
8. "What? Where? Hum Hum" - 8:19

Personnel