The 2012 ECM release "The Well" finds the Tord Gustavsen Quartet in a period of refined, if slightly more muted, expression than previous efforts. The music is characterized by its signature spaciousness and gentle melodicism.
- Recorded in Oslo in November 2011, "The Well" was produced by Manfred Eicher, the founder of ECM Records.
- The album reached number 14 on the US jazz albums chart.
- The album's release marked a return to recording for Gustavsen after a period of personal challenges and a sabbatical from performing.
Tord Gustavsen is a Norwegian jazz pianist known for his lyrical and introspective compositions. The Tord Gustavsen Quartet, an ensemble he has led since the early 2000s, is celebrated for its understated, ECM-label sound.
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