Tord Gustavsen: Being There ( Album Trailer), ECM Records

Trord Gustavsen Trio: Being There Tord Gustavsen: piano Harald Johnsen: double bass Jarle Vespestad: drums Norwegian pianist Tord Gustavsen views Being There as the third instalment of a trilogy that began with Changing Places (recorded 2001 and 2002) and continued with The Ground (recorded 2004). On Being There the musics priorities are maintained. The albums title is borrowed from a tune on The Ground, intentionally stressing the continuity of the music, and also underlining its working concept, characterized by Gustavsen as being acutely present, aware and focused in the fullness of the moment. The group has a definite direction or sound, but there are still many nuances to explore. Gustavsens clearlydelineated melodies define a large part of the groups sonic identity, but so does the manner in which the trio approaches them. Technical flamboyance has almost no role to play in Gustavsens soundworld: restraint is one of the musics hallmarks. On the one br, br,