Terje Rypdal, born in Oslo in 1947, is a Norwegian guitarist and composer renowned for his innovative fusion of jazz, rock, and classical music. Beginning his musical journey with classical piano and trumpet studies, he transitioned to guitar in his teens, drawing early inspiration from Hank Marvin. Rypdal's career evolved from playing in rock bands like The Vanguards and Dream to embracing jazz in 1968, joining Jan Garbarek's group and later George Russell's ensembles. His distinctive style, characterized by atmospheric soundscapes and emotive guitar work, has been showcased extensively through his long-standing association with ECM Records. Notably, his compositions "Last Nite" and "Mystery Man" were featured in the film "Heat." ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terje_Rypdal?utm_source=openai)) Rypdal's contributions have significantly influenced the Norwegian jazz scene and beyond.