ATHENS, Ga., March 20 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news release:
UGA Presents welcomes the internationally acclaimed Tord Gustavsen Trio to Ramsey Concert HallonMarch 27 at 7:30 p.m. Known for its deeply expressive and meditative approach to jazz, the trio brings together Norwegian pianist and composer Tord Gustavsen, double bassist Steinar Raknesand drummer JarleVespestad.
Supported by Charlie and Teresa Friedlander, the concert is part of the UGA Performing Arts Center's 30th anniversary season and concludes its Nordic Dreams series, which has presented artists from Denmark, Finland,Norwayand Sweden.
Gustavsen's music draws from a range of influences rooted in his Norwegian upbringing, including Lutheran church hym...