This is music that sings, at once gentle and robust. Lyrical, immediately memorable songs, songs of an appealing freshness, yet sophisticated in their involvement with the melodic line.
In the four years that have elapsed since the recording of a debut album that proved both a popular and a critical success, the Tord Gustavsen Trio has toured extensively, crystallizing the musical approach and developing new compositions. The second album "The Ground" was released in 2005. Now, in 2007 the trio is in for the completion of a unique trilogy with a release named "Being There".
The trio's approach is developed further on this record. It's still very melodic and romantic music. It still displays a striking, spacious 'Nordic-Caribbean-gospel-bluesy' fresh feel while presenting Tord Gustavsen's original compositions. But the trio employs more dynamics and explores some new musical fields in its interaction on this recording.
The musicians are just as un-compromising in their search for beauty as they are in their search for a creative approach with fresh phrasing and imaginative playing.
I'm listening to your music none stop...It's just WonderFul! Kisses for a great day and thanx for the Add! **********************************************
Hei Tord Gustavsen! Takk for vennskap! Bra musikk du lager! Håper du ikke blir fornærmet, men dette er musikk som jeg hører på når jeg står på kjøkkenet og lager en bedre middag! Da koser jeg meg! Forrige gang jeg lagde en bedre middag hørte jeg på Chet Baker! Da kommer jeg nærmest i en meditativ tilstand!
Tackar som ödmjukast för add och vänskap!! Mycket uppskattat!! Även ett stort tack för din fantastiska musik!!! Håll flaggan i topp...........och låt ingen jävlas med dig!!!
dear Tord thank you for the connection and your deep touching jazz music ~ real cure for mind n soul! :O :] wish you much love n always inspiration for your upcoming projects ~ warm greetings from swiss jasmina*
Mr Gustavsen, thank you very much for beautiful music and "Changing Places" album. I am waiting for the next concert in Wrocław! Greetings from Poland:)
Hei Mr. Norge:-) Just wanted to remember you not to forget to pay a visit to Berlin this year and play a concert with your new album. You are still my favourite pianist, because noone touches the keys like you! Hjertelig hilsen Xelia
Thank you Tord for being a friend. We met in Sani's Festival at Halkidiki/Greece 2-3 years ago. Your music and your sensitivity are amazing. Your performance with you trio was one of the most profound musical experiences I ever had.
