On January 17, 2014, “ECM” label released “Extended Circle”, the first Tord Gustavsen’s Quartet album, and Gustavsen’s sixth album overall. It was recorded in June 2013, at “Rainbow Studio” in Oslo, and was produced by Manfred Eicher.

Personnel:

• Tord Gustavsen- piano
• Tore Brunborg- tenor saxophone
• Mats Eilertsen- bass
• Jarle Vespestad- drums
• Jan Erik Kongshaug – engineer
• Sascha Kleis – design
• Espen Rasmussen – cover photography
• Alesasndra Freguja – photography
• Hans Fredrik Asbjørnsen – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Tord Gustavsen except where noted.

1. Right There
2. Eg Veit I Himmerik Ei Borg – Norwegian traditional religious hymn
3. Entrance – Jarle Vespestad, Mats Eilertsen, Tord Gustavsen, Tore Brunborg
4. The Gift
5. Staying There
6. Silent Spaces
7. Entrance (variation) – Jarle Vespestad, Mats Eilertsen,Tord  Gustavsen,Tore Brunborg
8. Devotion
9. The Embrace
10. Bass Transition
11. Glow
12. The Prodigal Song