Odyssey is the fifth album by Norwegian jazz guitarist Terje Rypdal, recorded in August 1975 and released on ECM later that year. The quintet features trombonist Torbjørn Sunde, and rhythm section Brynjulf Blix, Sveinung Hovensjø and Svein Christiansen.ECM discography accessed September 6, 2011
Reception The AllMusic review by Michael P. Dawson awarded the album 4½ stars calling it a "[magnificent] effort that combines crushingly powerful rock/jazz with long, brooding electric ruminations."Dawson, M. P. Allmusic Review accessed September 6, 2011
Track listing
Original release – ECM 1067/68 ST
1994 CD reissue – ECM 1067/68 ST
Odyssey: In Studio & In Concert (3xCD) 2012 – ECM 2136-38
Unfinished Highballs is a previously unreleased live recording from 1976
Personnel Terje Rypdal – guitar, mellotron, soprano saxophone Torbjørn Sunde – trombone Brynjulf Blix – organ Sveinung Hovensjø – electric bass Svein Christiansen – drums
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