Name: Terje Rypdal
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2020-10-09

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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.

Following on from the release of Terje Rypdals widely acclaimed new album Conspiracy, ECM now reissues four Rypdal recordings from the 1970s albums which helped to establish the Norwegian guitarist as a truly original force in creative music.

Rypdals ECM leader debut already maps out several areas of activity that will be of importance in the future, balancing his skills as ecstatic improviser and sound-sculptor, innovative guitarist, composer, and forward-looking bandleader. The album begins with Keep It Like That Tight , named after one of Miles Daviss terse performance instructions, which finds Rypdals group locking into a tough groove from which inspired solos arise, including a powerful tenor sax feature for Jan Garbarek, and a concluding blues-drenched solo from Rypdal over stabbing electric piano and Christensens dynamic drums. 

If Bitches Brew provided one template for this approach, Rypdal and his players, with the encouragement of their producer, took that influence somewhere else. Meanwhile Rainbow and Lontano II, in striking contrast, are tone poems which open windows on Rypdals textural imagination and his feeling for sound-colour, before Tough Enough returns the listener to the world of urgent jazz-rock. From many angles, its a strong performance, and the vivid, panoramic production still feels contemporary.

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