Tord Gustavsen

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.

PERSONNEL:

• Tord Gustavsen (piano, electronics)
• Steinar Raknes (double bass, electronics)
• Jarle Vespestad (drums)

TRACKS:

• 01. The Circle
• 02. Findings/Visa från Rättvik
• 03. Opening
• 04. The Longing
• 05. Shepherd Song
• 06. Helensburgh Tango
• 07. Re-Opening
• 08. Findings II
• 09. Stream
• 10. Ritual
• 11. Fløytelåt/The Flute
• 12. Vær sterk, min sjel