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Tord Gustavsen Trio: The Ground
by AAJ Staff
Norwegian pianist Tord Gustavsen became something of a rock star in his own country after Changing Places (ECM, 2003) came out two years ago. The fact that a jazz record--particularly such a mellow, understated one--could rise above a mess of mass-market pop came as a surprise to just about everyone involved, but I guess it's a ...
Tord Gustavsen Trio: The Ground
by John Kelman
When Norwegian pianist Tord Gustavsen's trio emerged on the scene in '03 with its ECM debut Changing Places, it was an odd phenomenon. On first glance it was so subtle-- almost too subtle--that it felt somehow underwhelming. And yet, over time, it revealed a charm, graceful beauty and slight melancholy that became more and more compelling ...
Tord Gustavsen Trio: Changing Places
by Javier AQ Ortiz
Quick and to the Point: There's no other point but excellence in this breath of fresh jazz. Devoid of bleariness, even when experienced as a placid stroll, Changing Places has accordionesque pianistic motifs and intermittently tango-sizing musical discreetnessas conceived and performed on the highlight, “Graceful Touch." On this tune, melodically strong sinuous sensuality and ...
Tord Gustavsen Trio: Changing Places
by AAJ Staff
Whether by intent or coincidence--unlikely!--ECM Records has carved out a special niche for the jazz piano trio. With almost no exceptions, the label's trio records sound at once quiet and restless, introspective and searching. Leading the pack is American pianist Keith Jarrett's Standards Trio, with 14 records since 1983. Jarrett's insistent fixation on melody, especially in ...
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