Fifteen years on from Changing Places, his first album for the label ECM, Tord Gustavsen is once again offering up an album performed with a trio, which seems to be the line-up most in keeping with his jarrettian tendencies.

With his trusty drummer Jarle Vespestad and Sigurd Hole on double bass (replacing Harald Johnsen who passed away in 2011), the Oslo pianist mixes original compositions with Norwegian folk standards and even pieces by Bach. He ties together these apparently disparate themes with lyricism, and with a groove that's all his own. What makes The Other Side even more thrilling is the perfect unison between the players.

Tord Gustavsen Trio – The Other Side (The Tunnel / Live Teaser)

ECM Records

LISTEN TO THE OTHER SIDE BY TORD GUSTAVSEN TRIO ON QOBUZ

To follow everything happening here at Qobuz, join us on Facebook !

Listen more