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Terje Rypdal
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Guitarists · b. 1947

Terje Rypdal

Norwegian jazz guitarist and composer

Born
23 August 1947
Oslo
Country
Norway
Active
1962–
Record labels
ECM Records
Discography
28 albums

Biography

Terje Rypdal is a jazz musician who plays guitar. Terje Rypdal was born on 23 August 1947 in Oslo. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: ECM Records. The discography here lists 28 albums, from “Bleak House” (1968) to “Catching Fire” (2024). Honours include Buddyprisen (1985), Spellemann Award open category (1995) and Jury Honorary Award in Spellemannprisen (2005).

Terje Rypdal (born 23 August 1947) is a Norwegian guitarist and composer. He has been an important member in the Norwegian jazz community, and has also given show concerts with guitarists Ronni Le Tekrø and Mads Eriksen as "N3".

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Bleak House 1968
Terje Rypdal 1971
What Comes After 1974
Whenever I Seem to Be Far Away 1974
Odyssey 1975
After the Rain 1976
Waves 1978
Terje Rypdal & Miroslav Vitous & Jack DeJohnette 1979
Descendre 1980
Eos 1984
Chaser 1985
Works 1985
Blue 1987
Undisonus For Violin And Orchestra / Ineo For Choir And Chamber Orchestra 1990
Q.E.D. 1993
Rypdal & Tekrø 1994
If Mountains Could Sing 1995
Rypdal & Tekrø II 1997
Skywards 1997
Double Concerto / 5th Symphony 2000
Lux Aeterna 2002
Rypdal: Sonata Op. 73 Og Nimbus Op. 76 2002
Trio: Live in Stuttgart 2005 · Live
Vossabrygg 2006
Crime Scene 2010
Melodic Warrior 2013
Conspiracy 2020
Catching Fire 2024

Awards

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Terje Rypdal play?

Terje Rypdal is known for playing guitar.

When and where was Terje Rypdal born?

Terje Rypdal was born 23 August 1947 in Oslo.

What are Terje Rypdal's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Bleak House (1968), Terje Rypdal (1971), What Comes After (1974), Whenever I Seem to Be Far Away (1974) and Odyssey (1975).

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