Tord Gustavsen Trio - Seeing
With Seeing, Tord Gustavsen opens a new, complex chapter in his series of acclaimed trio recordings, which he began in 2003 with the album Changing Places, now regarded as a classic. The new recording, with its compact, concentrated song forms, "reflects my personal development; I am getting older and focusing more and more on the essentials in life and in music," says the Norwegian pianist. Featuring five original compositions, two chorales by Johann Sebastian Bach, a traditional Norwegian hymn, as well as the English church song "Nearer My God, to Thee" from the 19th century, Tord, along with his long-time companion Jarle Vespestad on drums and Steinar Raknes on double bass, dives deep into his distinctive blend of jazz, blues, gospel, Scandinavian folk, and church music. "The melodies are appreciated," as Tord puts it; the group's interplay draws strength from restraint and patiently builds the music towards its peaks, while Gustavsen, a true master of the trio format, shapes it all with his fine touch and his very special subtle gospel glow.
Tord Gustavsen: Piano, Electronics
Jarle Vespestad: Drums
Steinar Raknes: Double Bass
Tord Gustavsen Trio
Seeing
ECM 2820
Release: Sept 2024
Doors: 19:00 Uhr