The Other Side
Tord Gustavsen Trio
Tord Gustavson's subtle piano grooves continue to demonstrate his gently provocative approach, artfully juxtaposing elasticated treatments of Bach and a few traditional tunes with a selection...
The Other Side
Tord Gustavsen Trio
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Tord Gustavson's subtle piano grooves continue to demonstrate his gently provocative approach, artfully juxtaposing elasticated treatments of Bach and a few traditional tunes with a selection...
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For the album 'The Other Side', Norwegian Tord Gustavsen opens a new chapter in his piano trio story, with faithful drummer Jarle Vespestad, and introducing his excellent new bassist Sigurd Hole.
"This is the chill-out as a state of grace, and it can go as deep as you like. Sublime," wrote the Independent on Sunday of the Gustavsen Trio's Being There, released in 2007. Over the last decade Tord has explored other ensemble forms, but on 'The Other Side' - recorded at Oslo's Rainbow Studio in January 2018 - Gustavsen is back with the format that brought him world-wide adulation when his debut album, Changing Places, was released in 2003.
Hole's approach to his instrument, drawing on folk influences as well as modern jazz, is ideally suited to Gustavsen's slowly-developing, deeply melodic pieces. The recording, produced by Manfred Eicher, is made available both on CD and vinyl, and is issued on the eve of a major tour.
Personnel: Tord Gustavsen (piano), Sigurd Hole (double bass), Jarle Vespestad (drums)
Contents and tracklist
The Tunnel
Kirken, Den Er Et Gammelt Hus
Re-Melt
Duality
Ingen Vinner Frem Til Den Evige Ro
Taste and See
Schlafes Bruder
Jesu, Meine Freude/Jesus, Det Eneste
The Other Side
O Traurigkeit
Left Over Lullaby No. 4
Curves
Awards and reviews
November 2018
Tord Gustavson's subtle piano grooves continue to demonstrate his gently provocative approach, artfully juxtaposing elasticated treatments of Bach and a few traditional tunes with a selection of the pianist's originals.
October 2018
The trio’s ability to capture doubt, joy and anxiety with a few notes is breathtaking. And “The Other Side” feels like a joyful hymn, as it glides through a seraphic melody, abruptly finishing on a minor chord. The last notes resonate, then fade gradually, almost imperceptibly.
