Oftentimes musicians find inspiration in their travels and use their talent to bring those experiences to life. This has been a steady trend with Russian-born pianist Yelena Eckemoff, whose works have revolved around themes of nature, history and humanistic emotions. Rosendals Garden, an 11-track suite that pays homage to the landscapes and rich culture of Sweden, blends contemporary jazz, chamber patterns, classical and free improvisation into a seamless sonic tapestry. To bring an even more authentic spin, Eckemoff enlisted the help of Swedish musicians Svante Henryson on cello and basses and Morgan Agren on drums and percussion.

Eckemoff opens the record with “ABBA Museum,” a playful nod to the Swedish pop group that spotlights Henryson’s creative inter-play on cello and Agren on percussion. There’s a similar bouncy melody on “Skansen Park,” which leaves room for Eckemoff to shift gears swiftly on the keys. The haunting reverie of “Ruins of Älvsborg” includes a drum marching band pattern and is named after the remnants of a 14th-century fortress. Its tone is similar to the pastoral calming melodies of “Country Orchard Café.” The title track, “Rosendals Garden,” serves as the album’s emotional and structural center-piece: a nine-minute suite complete with color, shifting moods, and layered textures.

What distinguishes Rosendals Garden is its ability to be both accessible and intellectually engaging. Eckemoff is known for bringing a tonal richness and classic improvisational style to all of her compositions set for piano trio, and this record is no exception.