Tord Gustavsen Trio
Tord Gustavsen, piano
Mats Eilertsen, bass
Jarle Vespestad, drums
Friday, January 16, 8 pm
Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre
| Main Floor | $35 · $25 |
| Balcony | $35 · $25 |
In the five years that have elapsed since the recording of a debut album that proved both a popular and a critical success, Norwegian pianist and composer Tord Gustavsen continues to make music that gently sings, as evidenced on his most recent album for ECM Records, 2007’s Being There. While relating to genres like Scandinavian folk music, American gospel, Caribbean music, and cool jazz, the trio presents a unique universe of lyricism, luminescence, and subtle funkiness. “Gustavsen sometimes appeared ecstatically wired to the keyboard as he picked out his sublimely spare yet lyrical melodies, eased along by drummer Jarle Vespestad’s flickering brushwork and Harald Johnsen’s rich-toned and ruminative double bass…a deeply satisfying, almost meditative, musical experience…entranced listeners were hanging on every hurried note.” (The Scotsman)
Program
· Encore - Tord Gustavsen : Cocoon
· Encore - Tord Gustavsen : Left Over Lullaby No. 3
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Sponsored by James and Nancy Stanley. |