Opening
Tord Gustavsen Trio, Tord Gustavsen (piano), Steinar Raknes (double bass), Jarle Vespestad (drums)
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Presto Recording of the Week, 8th April 2022
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Winner 2022
Opening
Tord Gustavsen Trio, Tord Gustavsen (piano), Steinar Raknes (double bass), Jarle Vespestad (drums)
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Awards:
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Presto Recording of the Week, 8th April 2022
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Winner 2022
About
On the album Opening, Tord Gustavsen reveals a fresh angle to his particularly unique trio investigations into Scandinavian folk hymns, gospel, chorale and jazz, as he introduces a different voice on bass.
With a new fellow-traveller on board and its recording premiere in Lugano's Auditorio Stelio Molo, the trio discovers inspired new ways to interact with each other, using innovative approaches to sound and technique in the process. Made up in equal parts of intricately textured improvisations and understated melodic hooks, the group's conversations bring an enticing unfamiliarity to the language the Norwegian pianist has developed over almost two decades of collaboration with ECM.
Contents and tracklist
- Tord Gustavsen Trio, Tord Gustavsen (piano), Steinar Raknes (double bass), Jarle Vespestad (drums)
- Recorded: 2021-10-18
- Recording Venue: Auditorio Stelio Molo RSI, Lugano
- Tord Gustavsen Trio, Tord Gustavsen (piano), Steinar Raknes (double bass), Jarle Vespestad (drums)
- Recorded: 2021-10-18
- Recording Venue: Auditorio Stelio Molo RSI, Lugano
- Tord Gustavsen Trio, Tord Gustavsen (piano), Steinar Raknes (double bass), Jarle Vespestad (drums)
- Recorded: 2021-10-18
- Recording Venue: Auditorio Stelio Molo RSI, Lugano
- Tord Gustavsen Trio, Tord Gustavsen (piano), Steinar Raknes (double bass), Jarle Vespestad (drums)
- Recorded: 2021-10-18
- Recording Venue: Auditorio Stelio Molo RSI, Lugano
- Tord Gustavsen Trio, Tord Gustavsen (piano), Steinar Raknes (double bass), Jarle Vespestad (drums)
- Recorded: 2021-10-18
- Recording Venue: Auditorio Stelio Molo RSI, Lugano
- Tord Gustavsen Trio, Tord Gustavsen (piano), Steinar Raknes (double bass), Jarle Vespestad (drums)
- Recorded: 2021-10-18
- Recording Venue: Auditorio Stelio Molo RSI, Lugano
- Tord Gustavsen Trio, Tord Gustavsen (piano), Steinar Raknes (double bass), Jarle Vespestad (drums)
- Recorded: 2021-10-18
- Recording Venue: Auditorio Stelio Molo RSI, Lugano
- Tord Gustavsen Trio, Tord Gustavsen (piano), Steinar Raknes (double bass), Jarle Vespestad (drums)
- Recorded: 2021-10-18
- Recording Venue: Auditorio Stelio Molo RSI, Lugano
- Tord Gustavsen Trio, Tord Gustavsen (piano), Steinar Raknes (double bass), Jarle Vespestad (drums)
- Recorded: 2021-10-18
- Recording Venue: Auditorio Stelio Molo RSI, Lugano
- Tord Gustavsen Trio, Tord Gustavsen (piano), Steinar Raknes (double bass), Jarle Vespestad (drums)
- Recorded: 2021-10-18
- Recording Venue: Auditorio Stelio Molo RSI, Lugano
- Tord Gustavsen Trio, Tord Gustavsen (piano), Steinar Raknes (double bass), Jarle Vespestad (drums)
- Recorded: 2021-10-18
- Recording Venue: Auditorio Stelio Molo RSI, Lugano
- Tord Gustavsen Trio, Tord Gustavsen (piano), Steinar Raknes (double bass), Jarle Vespestad (drums)
- Recorded: 2021-10-18
- Recording Venue: Auditorio Stelio Molo RSI, Lugano
Spotlight on this release
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Tord Gustavsen on piano trios and Scandinavian folk tunes
25th May 2022
We caught up with Norwegian pianist Tord Gustavsen while touring his new album Opening on ECM Records, to discuss his love of piano trio chemistry, Scandinavian folk tunes, and the psychology of improvisation.
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Tord Gustavsen Trio, 'Opening'
8th Apr 2022
The Norwegian pianist's latest ECM recording proves to be an essential listen for any piano trio enthusiast, showcasing carefully constructed melodies, texture and atmosphere.
Awards and reviews
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Presto Recording of the Week8th April 2022
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Presto Recordings of the YearWinner 2022
