The Ground (released 31 January 2005 in Germany on the label ECM [ECM 1892]) is an album by Norwegian jazz pianist and composer Tord Gustavsen, recorded in 2004. Reception "Melancholia is marvellous – and quiet," stated The Guardian reviewer Stuart Nicholson, who awarded the album 5 stars. The Allmusic review by Michael G. Nastos awarded the album 3½ stars, stating: Track listing "Tears Transforming" (5:38) "Being There" (4:17) "Twins" (4:57) "Curtains Aside" (5:15) "Colours of Mercy" (6:09) "Sentiment" (5:35) "Kneeling Down" (5:48) "Reach Out and Touch It" (5:48) "Edges of Happiness" (3:07) "Interlude" (2:03) "Token of Tango" (4:12) "The Ground" (7:16) Personnel Tord Gustavsen – piano Harald Johnsen – bass Jarle Vespestad – drums Credits All compositions by Tord Gustavsen Cover design by Sascha Kleis Engineered by Jan Erik Kongshaug Liner photos by Chris Tribble Produced by Manfred Eicher References ECM Records albums Tord Gustavsen albums 2005 albums Albums produced by Manfred Eicher