There are many great pianists in the Nordic Norwegian jazz scene, but among them, the one who gathers deep respect from ...

It is difficult to create a big or stirring sound with a small group of musicians. However, Norwegian pianist Tord Gustavsen and his trio offer an expansive, sophisticated and diverse sound on their ...

From just a passing glance, it was clear that Tord Gustavsen’s piano trio was not going to be another Bill Evans-esque piano trio that swings and bops. He and his band are Norwegian, they are signed ...

Pianist Tord Gustavsen is definitely pushing ahead. After three inspiring recordings working his distilled magic within the constructs of a quiet piano trio, the Norwegian bandleader has expanded his ...

Robert Siegel talks with Norwegian Jazz Pianist Tord Gustavsen about the art of jazz improvisation and his new album The Ground. This is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED from NPR News. I'm Robert Siegel. And ...

What Was Said is imbued with the pristine austerity and profound contemplation of a vintage ECM record. While the iconic German label has broadened its stylistic offerings considerably over the years, ...

Norwegian pianist Tord Gustavsen's quartet sounded discreetly funkier than formerly on their 2012 album, The Well, and another veil of that discretion is peeled off with Extended Circles – a delicious ...

Tord Gustavsen, the jazz pianist whose laid-back lyricism has brought him crossover success comparable with that of his Norwegian compatriot Jan Garbarek, is reprising some older songs as well as ...

Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Over three albums, released between 2003 and earlier this year, the trio led ...

Norwegian pianist Tord Gustavsen became something of a rock star in his own country after Changing Places (ECM, 2003) came out two years ago. The fact that a jazz record—particularly such a mellow, ...

The Norwegian pianist Tord Gustavsen is a supple expressionist, a musician who attacks his dark compositions from the inside and burrows his way out using a host of expressive and familiar techniques.

June 28, 2007 • A popsicle parade with Michael Hearst; Ambient Icelandic string quartet Amiina; 'Once' by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova; Bob Dylan covered by Bryan Ferry; Sublime jazz from the Tord ...