The Ground

by Tord Gustavsen Trio

The Ground cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 28 February 2005
  • Label: ECM
  • Country: Norway
  • Length: 1:00:07
  • Community rating: 3.57/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Jarle Vespestad, Harald Johnsen, Manfred Eicher

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The sophomore release from the celebrated Norwegian pianist's trio achieved unprecedented mainstream chart success in their home country while maintaining their distinctly sparse, lyrical jazz aesthetic. The album exemplifies the classic ECM sound, characterized by deliberate pacing, deep acoustic resonance, and emotionally restrained improvisation.

Genres

Descriptors: instrumental, acoustic

Tracklist

  1. Tears Transforming (5:38)
  2. Being There (4:13)
  3. Twins (5:01)
  4. Curtains Aside (5:13)
  5. Colours Of Mercy (6:09)
  6. Sentiment (5:34)
  7. Kneeling Down (5:47)
  8. Reach Out And Touch It (5:48)
  9. Edges Of Happiness (3:09)
  10. Interlude (2:07)
  11. Token Of Tango (4:07)
  12. The Ground (7:21)

Credits

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