Descendre is the ninth album by Norwegian jazz guitarist Terje Rypdal recorded in 1979 and released on the ECM label. The trio features trumpeter Palle Mikkelborg and drummer Jon Christensen.ECM discography accessed September 13, 2011
Reception The AllMusic review by Michael P. Dawson awarded the album 4 stars stating "The unusual trio form of guitar, trumpet, and drums makes for some gorgeous floating sounds".Dawson, M. P. Allmusic Review accessed September 9, 2011
Track listing All compositions by Terje Rypdal "Avskjed" - 5:44 "Circles" - 11:15 "Descendre" - 3:11 "Innseiling" - 7:57 "Men of Mystery" - 8:25 "Speil" - 8:25
Personnel Terje Rypdal – electric guitar, keyboards, flute Palle Mikkelborg – trumpet, flugelhorn, keyboards Jon Christensen – drums, percussion
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