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.
Track Listing:
1. The Circle - Tord Gustavsen Trio
2. Findings/Visa Från Rättvik - Tord Gustavsen Trio
3. Opening - Tord Gustavsen Trio
4. The Longing - Tord Gustavsen Trio
5. Shepherd Song - Tord Gustavsen Trio
6. Helensburgh Tango - Tord Gustavsen Trio
7. Re-opening - Tord Gustavsen Trio
8. Findings II - Tord Gustavsen Trio
9. Stream - Tord Gustavsen Trio
10. Ritual - Tord Gustavsen Trio
11. Fløytelåt/The Flute - Tord Gustavsen Trio
12. Vær Sterk, Min Sjel - Tord Gustavsen Trio
Year of Production: 2022
