He’s back - my hero! And if you too thought last year’s\n_Changing Places_  was “a record to die for” (like me and\nStereophile Magazine), get ready for even better. The Ground\nis a spectacular mix of Gustavsen’s liquid keyboard, backed by\nperfect percussion and heartbeat bass-line. Hints of gospel,\nmemories of old standards, piano work reminiscent of the best\nJarrett’s Koln Concert-it all equals the best jazz cd of the\nyear. Sublime yet sensual with ever-present melody, his lyrical\nstyle aims right for the soul. Float away. And Garner, Loussier,\nHaden, Jarrett - move over- there’s a new master in town!
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\n_Ruth Gould is from Readings Carlton_

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