Tord Gustavsen

Two years after “Restored, Returned” introduced this line-up and with extensive touring behind them, on “The Well” the four musicians of the Gustavsen Quartet really blossom as a band in a programme of new tunes by Tord. Sax player Tore Brunborg is given an important voice here, his melodic lines combining bluesy sonority and Nordic cry. Gently but effectively propelled by the subtle pulses of drummer Jarle Vespestad and bassist Mats Eilertsen, Gustavsen’s gospel-tinged, unhurried piano playing displays a characteristic warmth and tenderness.

PERSONNEL:

• TORE BRUNBORG, tenor saxophone
• TORD GUSTAVSEN, piano
• MATS EILERTSEN, double bass
• JARLE VESPESTAD, drums

Recorded February 2011

TRACKS:

• 01. Prelude
• 02. Playing
• 03. Suite
• 04. Communion
• 05. Circling
• 06. Glasgow Intro
• 07. On Every Corner
• 08. The Well
• 09. Communion, var.
• 10. Intuition
• 11. Inside