Waves is the seventh album by Norwegian jazz guitarist Terje Rypdal, recorded in September 1977 and released on ECM the following year. The quartet features trumpeter Palle Mikkelborg and rhythm section Sveinung Hovensjø and Jon Christensen.[1]
| Waves | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1978 | |||
| Recorded | September 1977 | |||
| Studio | Talent Studio Oslo, Norway | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 40:55 | |||
| Label | ECM 1110 ST | |||
| Producer | Manfred Eicher | |||
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Reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
The AllMusic review by Michael P. Dawson awarded the album 4 stars stating "This contains some of Rypdal's jazziest music."[2]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Terje Rypdal, except as noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Per Ulv" | 8:37 | |
| 2. | "Karusell" | 8:12 | |
| 3. | "Stenskoven" | Palle Mikkelborg | 3:49 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Waves" | 5:42 |
| 2. | "The Dain Curse" | 8:45 |
| 3. | "Charisma" | 6:15 |
Personnel
edit- Terje Rypdal – electric guitar, synthesizer, RMI keyboard computer
- Palle Mikkelborg – trumpet, tack piano, RMI keyboard computer, ring modulator
- Sveinung Hovensjø – 6 & 4 string electric bass
- Jon Christensen – drums, percussion
References
edit- ^ ECM discography accessed September 9, 2011
- ^ a b Dawson, M. P. Allmusic Review accessed September 9, 2011