Vossabrygg is a live album by Norwegian jazz guitarist Terje Rypdal, recorded at Vossajazz in 2003 and released on ECM in 2006.[1] Vossabrygg - translated to English as "Vossa brew" - was commissioned for Norway's 2003 Vossajazz festival and was conceived by Rypdal as a tribute to Miles Davis's classic album, Bitches Brew.[3]
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| Released | 03 February 2006[1] | |||
| Recorded | 12 April 2003[2] | |||
| Venue | Vossajazz, Norway | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 68:05 | |||
| Label | ECM ECM 1984 | |||
| Producer | Manfred Eicher (ex.) | |||
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Reception
editThe critical reception of Vossabrygg noted its ambitious scope, describing it as "a stunning, unraveling labyrinth, created by a master explorer."[4] Writing for AllAboutJazz, John Kelman observed Rypdal's strong musical lineage to Miles Davis, from Rypdal's line-up and instrumentation choices on Vossabrygg, as well as its similarities to other progressive recordings in Davis's discography, notably In a Silent Way[5] Despite the obvious musical influences, Rypdal's ability to deliver originality was a sentiment expressed in several reviews,[4][6][7] with the performances from both Rypdal and trumpeter, Palle Mikkelborg, attracting praise.[8][3] "The clear antecedents of Vossabrygg in the music of Miles don't obscure the fact that this is unequivocally a Rypdal record, transcending mere imitation and applying a distinctive filter."[5]
Though the critical reception of Vossabrygg was generally positive, the inclusion of drum loops and sample interludes by Rypdal's son were frequently cited as detracting from the overall musical experience.[8] Their inclusion was described as "tedious" and "a curate's egg" in a BBC Music review[3] and "instantly dated" by PopMatters.[9]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllAboutJazz |  [5] |
| AllMusic |  [4] |
| The Guardian | [8] |
Track listing
editAll compositions by Terje Rypdal (uncredited)
- Ghostdancing (18:31)
- Hidden Chapter (5:39 )
- Waltz for Broken Hearts/Makes You Wonder (10:06)
- Incognito Traveller (4:04 )
- Key Witness (1:36)
- That's More Like It (10:07)
- De Slagferdige (2:38)
- Jungeltelegrafen (2:39)
- You're Making It Personal (8:54)
- A Quiet Word (3:46)
Personnel
editMusicians
edit- Terje Rypdal – electric guitar
- Palle Mikkelborg – trumpet, synthesizer
- Bugge Wesseltoft – electric piano, synthesizer
- Ståle Storløkken – Hammond organ, electric piano, synthesizer
- Marius Rypdal – electronics, samples, turntables
- Bjørn Kjellemyr – electric and acoustic bass
- Jon Christensen – drums
- Paolo Vinaccia – percussion
Technical personnel
edit- Per Ravnaas – engineer
- Manfred Eicher – executive producer
- Jan Erik Kongshaug, Terje Rypdal – editing, mixing
- Sascha Kleis – cover design
- Vidar Langeland – liner photography
References
edit- ^ a b "Vossabrygg - Terje Rypdal". ECM Records. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ "Terje Rypdal – Vossabrygg". Discogs. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ a b c Marsh, Peter. "Terje Rypdal Vossabrygg Review". BBC Music. BBC. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ a b c Jurek, Thom. "Vossabrygg, Op.84 Terje Rypdal". AllMusic. Allmusic, Netaktion LLC. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
- ^ a b c Kelman, John (2006). "Terje Rypdal: Vossabrygg". AllAboutJazz. No. February 7. All About Jazz & Jazz Near You. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
- ^ Bungey, John (2006). "Terje Rypdal - Vossabyrgg". The Times. No. February 25. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
- ^ Grillo, Tyran (2014). "Terje Rypdal: Vossabrygg (ECM 1984)". Between Sound and Space: ECM Records and Beyond. No. June 24. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
- ^ a b c Fordham, John (2006). "Terje Rypdal: Vossabrygg". The Guardian. No. 10 Feb. Guardian News & Media Limited. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ Spicer, Daniel (2006). "Terje Rypdal: Vossabrygg". PopMatters. No. 13 April. PopMatters Media, Inc. Retrieved 24 May 2024.