Odisea 4tet
The ensemble Odisea 4tet is the brilliant culmination of over twenty years of artistic research and regular travel to Andalusia, Spain. It is born out of deep, long-standing musical connections forged on the flamenco scene, most notably with the celebrated Spanish flamenco guitarist Óscar Lago.
Arriving from a world-class lineup of musicians from Norway, Andalusia, and France/Canada, the quartet is expanded by the powerful addition of award-winning flamenco dancer Nino de los Reyes. Together, the ensemble carves out a highly personal and adventurous sonic expression. Their sound builds directly upon the historic flamenco-jazz revolution ignited by legends like Paco de Lucía and Chick Corea. Rather than reproducing a static style, Odisea 4tet merges traditional flamenco structures with modern jazz harmony, syncopated group percussion, and the diverse global backgrounds of each individual member.
Lineup:
Óscar Lago — Flamenco Guitar
Ole André Farstad — Electric and Acoustic Guitars
Ismael Alcina — Bass
François Taillefer — Percussion
Nino de los Reyes — Flamenco Dancer (Featured Artist)
📰 The Press: Tor Hammerø’s 5-Star Review
Our self-titled debut album, Odisea, was released in late 2021 to critical acclaim. Under his column for Nettavisen / Romsdals Budstikke, renowned jazz critic Tor Hammerø praised the record's explosive dynamic contrast and innovative cross-cultural vision:
"It is no secret that icons like Paco de Lucía and Chick Corea have been listened to a great deal here, and better inspiration to explore such a flamenco-jazz universe scarcely exists. Tough, temperamental, and heartfelt... with these two quite different calling cards, Farstad tells us that he deserves a solid dose of attention."
— Tor Hammerø, Nettavisen
"Together with Óscar Lago on flamenco guitar and Farstad on electric and acoustic guitars... we are taken into a universe of original songs by Farstad and Lago... a beautiful testament to his fascination with the flamenco expression."
— Tor Hammerø, Nettavisen
🛒 Listen & Purchase
Streaming: Listen to the full album on Spotify or across major digital streaming networks.
Physical Media: Order the premium physical CD edition directly via my official Odisea Bandcamp Page.
