Bleak House

by Terje Rypdal

Bleak House cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: January 1969
  • Label: Polydor
  • Country: Norway
  • Length: 32:53
  • Community rating: 4.12/5 from 6 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The debut solo album from the Norwegian guitarist acts as a monumental bridging point between the Northern European avant-garde jazz scene and heavy psychedelic rock. Supported by an impressive ensemble that includes saxophonist Jan Garbarek, the record navigates swinging brass arrangements, complex fusion, and atmospheric, fuzz-drenched solos.

Genres

Descriptors: Avant Garde, Fusion, melodic, progressive, improvisation, complex, technical

Tracklist

  1. Dead Man's Tale (7:05)
  2. Wes (4:15)
  3. Winter Serenade (6:03)
  4. Bleak House (7:05)
  5. Sonority (5:21)
  6. A Feeling Of Harmony (3:01)

Credits

  • Carl Magnus Neumann - alto saxophone, flute
  • Knut Riisn忙s - arranged by, conductor, tenor saxophone
  • Hans Knudsen - baritone saxophone
  • Terje Venaas - bass
  • Jon Christensen - drums
  • Tom Karlsen - drums
  • Fr酶ydis Ree Hauge - horn
  • Odd Ulleberg - horn

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