Jazz / Avant-Garde Jazz; Fusion; Post-Bop
Carl Magnus Neumann Wind
Tore Nilsen Saxophone
Christain Reim Keyboards
Frode Thingnaes Horn
Odd Ulleberg Horn
Terje Venaas Bass
Orvind Westby Saxophone
Knut Riisnaes Saxophone
Jon Christensen Bass, Drums
Ditlef Echhaff Trumpet
Kare Fufuholman Trumpet
Kjell Hanjen Saxophone
Frodyrs Ree Haufe Horn
Jarl Johansen Trumpet
Tom Karlsen Drums
Hans Knudsen Bass
Jan Garbarek Wind
Terje Rypdal Flute, Main Performer, Vocals, Guitar
The first album from European guitarist Terje Rypdal -- quite different than most of his other work! The set's got Terje playing that wonderful guitar of his -- edgey and chromatic, but not nearly as spare and moody as on later ECM sides -- and often set against larger orchestrations that have a pretty groovy feel, and which hit some soaring modal big band grooves that are very much in our favorite MPS mode! Terje also sings a bit on the set -- slightly bluesy and kind of cool -- but the real strength of the album is his guitar work, which stands out as incredibly distinct, even at this stage in his career. Other players on the set include Jan Garbarek and tenorist Knut Riisnaes, who orchestrates some of the best tracks. Titles include "A Feeling Of Harmony", "Bleak House", "Winter Serenade", "Dead Man's Tale", and "Wes". |
