Chaser is an album by Norwegian jazz guitarist Terje Rypdal recorded in May 1985 and released on the ECM December that same year. The trio features rhythm section Bjørn Kjellemyr and Audun Kleive.ECM discography accessed September 23, 2011
Reception The AllMusic review by Michael P. Dawson awarded the album 4 stars stating "This 1985 release finds Rypdal working in a hard-hitting power-trio format."Dawson, M. P. Allmusic Review accessed September 23, 2011
Track listing All compositions by Terje Rypdal except as indicated "Ambiguity" – 8:45 "Once upon a Time" – 6:16 "Geysir" (Bjørn Kjellemyr, Audun Kleive, Terje Rypdal) – 6:01 "A Closer Look" – 5:04 "Ørnen" – 6:23 "Chaser" – 5:51 "Transition" – 1:38 "Imagi (Theme)" – 4:59
Personnel Terje Rypdal – electric guitar, keyboards (track 3) Bjørn Kjellemyr – acoustic bass, electric bass Audun Kleive – drums, percussion
Technical personnel
Manfred Eicher – producer Jan Erik Kongshaug – engineer Dieter Rehm – design, cover photo Gert Chesi – liner photo
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