#2407: Nordic Soundscapes
New Sounds | May 24, 2010
Experience the sparse beauty of the Tord Gustavsen trio on this edition of New Sounds. The Norwegian pianist has just released a second CD called “The Ground” on which the trio’s minimalist though expressive playing delivers the listener into a kind of hushed and sober reflective state. Also, listen to the Norwegian saxophone player Jan Garbarek from an album of intricate duets with Ralph Towner, “Dis.” Note that this release goes back to the early days of the ECM label. Plus, there’s music by both the Norwegian double-bass player Arild Andersen and the pianist/composer Ketil Bjornstad.
PROGRAM #2407, Norwegian Landscapes (First aired on Tues., 5/3/05)
| ARTIST(S) | RECORDING | CUT(S) | SOURCE |
| Tord Gustavsen Trio | The Ground | Tears Transforming [5:30] | ECM #1892** www.ecmrecords.com * |
| Ketil Bjørnstad | The Sea | Part I [8:00] | ECM #1545 www.ecmrecords.com * |
| Tord Gustavsen Trio | The Ground | Edges Of Happiness [3:00] | See above. |
| Terje Rypdal | If Mountains Could Sing | If Mountains Could Sing [5:00] | ECM #1554 www.ecmrecords.com * |
| Jan Garbarek | Dis | Vandrere [13:30] | ECM #1093** www.ecmrecords.com * |
| Arild Andersen | Hyperborean | Hyperborean[5:00] Patch of Light II [2:00] | ECM #1631** www.ecmrecords.com * |
| Jan Garbarek | Dis | Dis, excerpt [4:00] | See above. |
*, ** Find the recordings you've heard - go to the New Sounds Recordings Information page
