Name: Odyssey: In Studio & In Concert
Brand: Terje Rypdal

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2012-06-25

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Terje Rypdal

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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.

Terje Rypdal was the electric guitar innovator in the 1970s. This box set in ECM's Old & New Masters Series collects his two-LP Odyssey album - heard on CD in its entirety for the first time, including the much-requested and epically-rocking "Rolling Stone" - and Unfinished Highballs, a recently unearthed 1976 radio recording that documents the Norwegian guitarist's work for his Odyssey quartet and the Swedish Radio Jazz Group. The complete Odyssey may address a longstanding demand from the great guitarist's many followers, but Unfinished Highballs will surprise even Rypdal's most committed fans. It reveals that not only were many of the markers which would come to define his career already in place, but the intrepid guitarist was already searching for ways to include, rather than exclude, in his approach to composition and performance. Even that major part of the much-praised, award-winning 1975 Odyssey album that was previously available on CD has been out of the catalogue for some time, so this combination of influential recordings and the significant revelations of Unfinished Highballs makes this new box highly attractive. "Even when the dynamics are extreme, Rypdal's sophistication is evident. There are long passages on 'Midnite', 'Adagio' and 'Farewell' which might be offcuts from a forgotten Miles Davis date...The harmonics are entirely his own and very elusive, which is why this record, and others of the time, manage to sound fresh even now." - The Penguin Jazz Guide: The History of Jazz in the 1001 Best Albums Personnel: Terje Rypdal (electric guitar, synthesizer, soprano saxophone), Torbj?rn Sunde (trombone), Brynjulf Blix (organ, synthesizer, electric piano), Sveinung Hovensj? (bass guitar), Svein Christiansen (drums), Disc 3 only: Swedish Radio Jazz Group, Georg Riedel and Terje Rypdal (directors)

Odyssey: In Studio & In Concert

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