Tord Gustavsen Trio - Changing Places (2002)

Front Cover	Album Info
	Artist/Composer Tord Gustavsen Trio Title Changing Places Length 66:19 Discs: 1 Tracks: 13 Format HQ 192+ kbps Packaging Jewel Case Label ECM Cat. Number 1834 Style Ambient Rating Recorded 2002  Comment takie sobie smętne pogrywanie

Musicians	Credits
Tord Gustavsen piano Herald Johnsen bass Jarle Vespestad drums	Producer Manfred Eicher Engineer Jan Erik Kongshaug

Track list

01 Deep as Love 06:00 02 Graceful Touch 03:56 03 IGN 04:38 04 Melted Matter 05:29 05 At a Glance 04:23 06 Song of Yearning 08:21 07 Turning Point 05:53 08 Interlude 01:12 09 Where Breathing Starts 08:55 10 Going Places 05:39 11 Your Eyes 05:15 12 Graceful Touch, Variation 04:39 13 Song of Yearning (Solo) 01:59

Notes

AMG Review by Glenn Astarita (2 1/2): This release signals in the then 33-year old, Norwegian pianist Tord Gustavsen's debut outing for the ECM Records label. His fellow compatriots, bassist Harald Johnsen and drummer Jarle Vespestad, round out this jazz piano trio offering. Fundamentally speaking, the group seemingly works its palate into that classic "ECM Records" aesthetic, comprising echo-laden sonic characteristics and a chamber-esque vibe. Otherwise, Gustavsen demonstrates meticulously construed faculties via a tasteful approach, ringing up notions of the late Bill Evans, amid a conservatory-type demeanor. To that end, the pianist shines forth as a gifted melody maker via a series of deftly executed choruses and sublime themes. The bulk of this production consists of the trio's probing inclinations and lightly implemented rhythmic structures. Gustavsen's multifaceted arsenal features an abundance of swirling arpeggios, nimbly rendered harmonics, and gently fabricated block chords. Alternatively, the total listening experience becomes a bit arduous in scope, due to the band's unwavering gait. Nonetheless, Gustavsen is most certainly one to watch! jazz100: For his first release on ECM, Norwegian pianist Tord Gustavsen rarely strays from the formula sonic-soundscape listening experience commonly associated with the label. It's all very pleasing and while there is little doubt that Gustavsen is one of the most talented pianists in jazz, one wonders what he might unleash when fully unconstrained.