Tuesday, January 01, 2008

Albums of 2007 - #7




















Number 7: Tord Gustavsen Trio "Being There"

Playlist, thirteen tracks: 1. At Home, 2. Vicar Street, 3. Draw Near, 4. Blessed Feet, 5. Sani, 6. Interlude, 7. Karmosin, 8. Still There, 9. Where We Went, 10. Cocoon, 11. Around You, 12. Vesper, 13. Wide Open

"Delicate and whispering tunes. Music that guides you in search for silence, contemplation and need for recreation. This collection is excellent music from excellent musicians."
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Tord Gustavsen Trio consist of Tord Gustavsen (Piano), Jarle Vespestad (Drums) and Harald Johnsen (Double-Bass). "Being There" is the third album from the trio – the third in a mentioned trilogy that commenced with "Changing Places" (ECM, 2003) and continued with "The Ground" (ECM, 2004).

The Guardian: "...
it's possible for even hardcore jazzers to get the point about Tord Gustavsen. This one just did." – John Fordham (April 27, 2007).

Livingwithmusic.com: "
Tord Gustavsen's trilogy now completed with "Being There" is a 21st century work of art that will - beyond doubt - stand the test of time."
Volkher Hofmann
More; Wikipedia, Tord Gustavsen Trio

http://www.tordgustavsen.com

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