Released January 29, 2016 What Was Said
(2016) - Producer Manfred Eicher Genre Jazz | Length 59:50 Release date 29 January 2016 Label ECM Records | |
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Recorded April 2015
Rainbow Studio, Oslo Artists Tord Gustavsen, Simin Tander, Jarle Vespestad Similar Extended Circle, The Well, Being There, Changing Places, The Ground | ||
What Was Said (released January 29, 2016 on the ECM label) is an album by pianist Tord Gustavsen, vocalist Simin Tander and drummer Jarle Vespestad.
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Reception
The Allmusic review by Thom Jurek awarded What Was Said 4 stars and stated "This band incorporates improvisational elements into the core of each composition, and the role of the singer is as a co-conspirator in the creation of the moment.".
Writing in The Guardian, John Fordham called it "returning to simple songs with religious roots, and to collaboration with a remarkable singer".
The All About Jazz review by Mark Sullivan said that "However unorthodox all this cross-translation seems, Tander makes it sound completely natural. Her intimate, lyrical voice is equally at home in both languages, as well as singing wordless vocalise and improvising. Gustavson still plays the piano as his main instrument, but has augmented it with discreet electronics and occasional synthesizer bass, while Vespestad provides percussive textures or timekeeping as required. So the group is a true trio, not just a vocalist with accompanists."
The album was awarded Album of the year by The German Record Critics' Award.
Personnel
Songs
1Your Grief2:46
2I See You5:10
3Imagine the Fog Disappearing6:23