Opening

On the album Opening, Tord Gustavsen reveals a fresh angle to his particularly unique trio investigations into Scandinavian folk hymns, gospel, chorale and jazz, as he introduces a different voice on bass. With a new fellow-traveller on board, in Lugano’s Auditorio Stelio Molo the trio discovers inspired new ways to interact with each other, using innovative approaches to sound and technique in the process. Made up in equal parts of intricately textured improvisations and understated melodic hooks, the group’s conversations bring an enticing unfamiliarity to the language the Norwegian pianist has developed over almost two decades of collaboration with ECM.

Tord Gustavsen: Piano, Electronics
Steinar Raknes: Double Bass, Electronics
Jarle Vespestad: Drums

A1 The Circle 3:56
Findings/Visa Från Rättvik (3:22)
A2a Findings
A2b Visa Från Rättvik
A3 Opening 3:25
A4 The Longing 2:34
A5 Shepherd Song 5:42
A6 Helensburgh Tango 4:20
B1 Re-Opening 5:27
B2 Findings II 2:03
B3 Stream 7:03
B4 Ritual 3:56 B5a Fløytelåt
B5b The Flute
B6 Vær Sterk, Min Sjel 3:03