The Other Side

"This is the chill-out as a state of grace, and it can go as deep as you like. Sublime," wrote the Independent on Sunday of the Gustavsen's Trio's Being There (2007). Over the last decade Tord has experimented with other ensemble forms and formats, but here he returns decisively to the piano trio, with faithful drummer Jarle Vespestad, and excellent new bassist Sigurd Hole, both musicians ideally suited to Gustavsen's slowly-developing, deeply melodic pieces.