Yet the story behind its creation begins, not in the fjords that are usually cited when discussing Norwegian music, but in a book shop in Oxford.
With its spare, haunting melodies and crystal clear playing, pianist Tord Gustavsen’s latest album, Restored, Returned, has the sound of an instant classic in the Nordic jazz style.
Yet the story behind its creation begins, not in the fjords that are usually cited when discussing Norwegian music, but in a book shop in Oxford.