In a consistently innovative and most impressive recording career that now stretches back almost two decades, Tord Gustavsen last month released Opening, his ninth album on the legendary contemporary jazz record label ECM. He is currently out on tour in support of the new album with his long-standing drummer Jarle Vespestad and recently introduced bassist Steinar Raknes performing as the Tord Gustavsen Trio. But in concert this evening Gustavsen first bypasses Opening and instead begins with two earlier pieces, ‘Token … Continue reading LIVE: Tord Gustavsen Trio – Howard Assembly Room, Leeds, 21/05/2022