Arne Torvik Trio - Northwestern Songs (2021)

With Torvik's strong melodies leading the way, Kaldefoss Tveite and Aarnes Vik tread assuredly but lightly close by. Focused, attentive, and understanding rather than reined in, sometimes taking center stage as Torvik leans back. The approach is one of openness and fluidity, the trio moving seamlessly from one stage to the next, investigating new connections between various pop form and jazz. As such, Northwestern Songs is proof that there is still plenty of ways to explore the piano trio format.