On January 31, 2005, “ECM” label released “The Ground”, the second Tord Gustavsen album. It was recorded in January 2004, at “Rainbow Studio” in oslo, and was produced by Manfred Eicher.

Personnel:

• Tord Gustavsen- piano
• Harald Johnsen- bass
• Jarle Vespestad- drums
• Jan Erik Kongshaug – engineer
• Sascha Kleis – design
• Chris Tribble – linear notes

Track listing:

All tracks by Tord Gustavsen.

1. Tears Transforming
2. Being There
3. Twins
4. Curtains Aside
5. Colours of Mercy
6. Sentiment
7. Kneeling Down
8. Reach Out and Touch It
9. Edges of Happiness
10. Interlude
11. Token of Tango
12. The Ground