托．葛斯塔森三重奏 Tord Gustavsen Trio: The Ground (CD) 【ECM】

Of the Norwegian artists that ECM has introduced over the years, pianist Tord Gustavsen must count as one of the least “Nordic”in musical temperament. If the contemplative component of his music and its quietude still reflect Scandinavian priorities, the manner in which he has sought and located connections to early jazz – especially the blues, gospel music, and the nexus of Caribbean music and New Orleans jazz - is entirely his own.

"The Ground" reveals a stronger sense of purpose and a greater conceptual rigour than "Changing Places" , the trio's debut album. Without sacrificing the clear-edged melodic sensibility that can already be considered one of the hallmarks of Gustavsen’swriting, the musicians are better able to do improvise within the structure of the pieces. An immediate popular success, "The Ground" topped Norway's pop chartsin its second week of release.

Tord Gustavsen - piano
Harald Johnsen - double-bass
Jarle Vespestad - drums

【曲目】
01. Tears Transforming
02. Being There
03. Twins
04. Curtains Aside
05. Colours Of Mercy
06. Sentiment
07. Kneeling Down
08. Reach Out And Touch It
09. Edges Of Happiness
10. Interlude
11. Token Of Tango
12. The Ground

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編號：ECM1892
條碼：0028947619383