Name: Blue
Brand: Terje Rypdal

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Universal Music GmbH

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Release date

2019-01-18

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6743532

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Terje Rypdal

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Ecm Records

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ECM Records, also known as "The Creative Label," is a German independent label that was co-founded by producer Manfred Eicher, Manfred Scheffner, and Karl Egger in Munich (Pasing) in 1969. With the label code LC 2516 / LC 02516, ECM stands for Edition of Contemporary Music and focuses on jazz and Western classical music. They showcase both acoustic and electronic artists who produce eclectic versions of contemporary music.

ECM's extensive catalog features a wide range of genres, from contemporary works by renowned composers like Steve Reich, Arvo Pärt, and Philip Glass to experimental and electronic jazz from artists such as Nils Petter Molvær, Pat Metheny Group, and Jan Garbarek. Over the past 40+ years, ECM has released more than 1500 recordings that have been acclaimed for their exceptional music quality, creative production techniques, and outstanding sound.

Although an independent label, ECM titles are distributed by Universal Music Group (UMG) in the US, Japan, and throughout Europe. However, they have also collaborated with other distributors over the years. Notably during the period when Polydor distributed ECM products in Germany; [l447694] was used for pressing identified by a CP suffix on labels and runouts. Afterward,[l25946] became their primary distributor.

Terje Rypdal, a Norwegian guitarist and composer, was born on 23 August 1947 in Oslo, Norway. With his unique style and innovative approach to music, Rypdal has become one of the most influential figures in contemporary jazz and fusion. Drawing inspiration from various genres including rock, classical, and electronic music, he has created a distinctive sound that is both captivating and experimental.

Rypdal's music is often characterized by its intricate guitar work, atmospheric soundscapes, and dynamic compositions. His ability to blend different musical elements seamlessly has earned him comparisons to *Steve Tibbetts*, *Eberhard Weber*, and *John Surman*. Collaborating with renowned artists such as *Jan Garbarek* and *Ketil Bjørnstad*, Rypdal has consistently pushed the boundaries of what is possible within the realm of jazz.

With an extensive discography spanning over five decades, Rypdal's contributions to the world of music are immeasurable. Whether performing as a solo artist or leading his own ensembles like the *Jan Garbarek Group*, his mesmerizing performances have captivated audiences worldwide. Discover the groundbreaking sounds of Terje Rypdal today.

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"His sound is one of the most original and immediately recognizable on the planet," Guitar Player magazine has noted, identified by "a majestic, echoed, singing tone with precisely articulated vibrato and nearly endless sustain, and a string-like attack via volume-pedal swells." There is plenty of Rypdal's signature sound on Blue in the stripped-down context of the Chasers, a band capable of being both a post-Hendrix power trio and an improvising chamber group, exploring Terje's evocative themes. Personnel: Terje Rypdal: guitars, keyboards; Bjørn Kjellemyr: double bass, bass guitar; Audun Kleive: drums, percussion

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