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The Guardian, (John Fordham), February 17, 2012
(4 stars) Gustavsen's signature ingredients...gospel playing, acres of open space, memorable melodies and a glistening delicacy of touch are all present.
(4 stars) The Well synthesises composer Gustavsen's high seriousness and groovy, gospel-tinged vamps...stately lullaby-themes given rhythmic momentum by Vespestad's drum'n'bassy whispers.
Enthusiasts of Gustavsen's spare, tender playing will find much to enjoy...quite possibly his most assured and satisfying recording to date.
(4 stars) The Well synthesises composer Gustavsen's high seriousness and groovy, gospel-tinged vamps...stately lullaby-themes given rhythmic momentum by Vespestad's drum'n'bassy whispers.
Enthusiasts of Gustavsen's spare, tender playing will find much to enjoy...quite possibly his most assured and satisfying recording to date.
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New 2012 album from masterful Norwegian pianist with saxophonist Tore Brunborg heavily featured throughout.
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
More than an insignificant number of jazz aficionados have or have had a deep-felt antipathy towards Gustavsen for making music too perfect to be considered jazz. More fools them. Gustavsen's debut "Changing Places" was perfect - simple, profound, immediately recognisable, "the Ground" a more than worthy follow up but "Being There" (for all its excellence) saw Gustavsen at an impasse which broken, for better or worse by the release of the ambitious but flawed "Restored, Returned" by a quintet featuring the divisive vocals of Kristin Asbjørnsen.
"The Well" sees, for the first time, ECM showcase the Gustavsen Quartet, Asbjørnsen departed while saxophonist Tore Brunborg remains.
Opening "Prelude" is as bewitching as anything by Gustavsen - slow, suggestive but delicate and this sets the tone for the remainder of the album. Songs showcased in expanded form in concert over the last year or so now appear fully formed and focussed; none more so than title track "The Well" which epitomises Gustavsen's remarkable ability to create so much from so little - a flicker of cymbal, beguilingly simple piano line, understated and unshowy sax and, anchoring everything, stately bass.
While some might yearn for something more radical, I suspect Gustavsen has won back a number who expressed doubt after "Restored, Returned" and, hopefully, ever increasing numbers will appreciate a recording whose beauty is likely to be a barometer for much of 2012.
"The Well" sees, for the first time, ECM showcase the Gustavsen Quartet, Asbjørnsen departed while saxophonist Tore Brunborg remains.
Opening "Prelude" is as bewitching as anything by Gustavsen - slow, suggestive but delicate and this sets the tone for the remainder of the album. Songs showcased in expanded form in concert over the last year or so now appear fully formed and focussed; none more so than title track "The Well" which epitomises Gustavsen's remarkable ability to create so much from so little - a flicker of cymbal, beguilingly simple piano line, understated and unshowy sax and, anchoring everything, stately bass.
While some might yearn for something more radical, I suspect Gustavsen has won back a number who expressed doubt after "Restored, Returned" and, hopefully, ever increasing numbers will appreciate a recording whose beauty is likely to be a barometer for much of 2012.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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I'm relieved to discover that I am not alone in being disappointed in Restored, Returned, in which the vocals were a subtraction from the instrumental purity of the TG ensemble. The Well is truly a return to form, with the subtlety and intelligence that is a mark of a fine chamber ensemble, be it classical or jazz. The Well is a recording to savour -- and celebrate.
12 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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This is going to be a good year for jazz,already we have seen excellent outings for Andy shepperd.The Portico quartet and now the latest offering from Tord Gustavsen.
This album is everything,and more that you can expect from the TGQ.It is stately,it is majestic,it is sublime,it is very melodic.
The roots of this album were started in 2009 and in the three years that have elapsed since then it has grown from an enigmatic pupae,into a beautiful butterfly.
There is not one note that seems out of place in this music at all,the tunes intertwine with each other and create a soundscape that is wonderous to hear.
The title track is absolutely beautiful,with exceptional playing from all.
Another great album for your consideration!!!
TORE BRUNBORG.....TENOR SAXAPHONE
TORD GUSTAVSEN......PIANO
MATS EILERTSEN.....DOUBLE BASS
JARLE VESPERSTAD.....DRUMS
This album is everything,and more that you can expect from the TGQ.It is stately,it is majestic,it is sublime,it is very melodic.
The roots of this album were started in 2009 and in the three years that have elapsed since then it has grown from an enigmatic pupae,into a beautiful butterfly.
There is not one note that seems out of place in this music at all,the tunes intertwine with each other and create a soundscape that is wonderous to hear.
The title track is absolutely beautiful,with exceptional playing from all.
Another great album for your consideration!!!
TORE BRUNBORG.....TENOR SAXAPHONE
TORD GUSTAVSEN......PIANO
MATS EILERTSEN.....DOUBLE BASS
JARLE VESPERSTAD.....DRUMS
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