The Well (Tord Gustavsen album)

Reception

The title cut, the other pillar of this album, commences with a mysterious, nearly floating lyric figure stated on piano and answered by Brunborg's warm, welcoming tenor before it enters the realm of something approaching drift. That said, the focus on melody is quietly intense, even as the track becomes more abstract toward the middle; bass, piano, and saxophone all trade fours in rotation, answering and questioning further. Brunborg even moves toward blues in his solo. Playing quietly does require tremendous energy and discipline, and often runs counter to the improviser's instincts.

Track listing

1. "Prelude"
2. "Playing"
3. "Suite"
4. "Communion"
5. "Circling"
6. "Glasgow Intro"
7. "On Every Corner"
8. "The Well"
9. "Communion, Var."
10. "Intuition"
11. "Inside"

    Personnel

• Tord Gustavsen – piano
• Tore Brunborg – tenor saxophone
• Mats Eilertsen – double bass
• Jarle Vespestad – drums
• Manfred Eicher – production