Espen Berg, a promising Norwegian pianist influenced by Keith Jarrett, Brad Mehldau, and Esbjörn Svensson, among others. He masterfully controls the silence and dynamism with beautiful melodies unique to the Nordic region and sophisticated harmony & rhythm. An advanced piano trio work with a delicate piano touch that resonates beautifully. Disc: Relatively clean. Case: Has minor scratches. I played this on my equipment, and there were no skips or noise. However, there may be skips or other issues depending on your equipment. I do not guarantee playback on all players. Please understand that this is a used item and the assessment is based on a layman's judgment before purchasing.