5 Facts About Terje Rypdal’s Odyssey Recording

The album was recorded in August 1975. The sessions took place at Arne Bendiksen Studio in Oslo, Norway.

It was a single recording session. The entire album was captured in one month, with no overdubs or later additions.

The studio was in Oslo. Arne Bendiksen Studio was a well-known recording facility in the Norwegian capital.

The album features a small ensemble. Rypdal played guitar alongside a tight group of musicians, including keyboardist and drummer.

The recording was done live in the studio. The performances were captured in real time, giving the album a raw, spontaneous feel.