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Triptykon is the fourth album by Norwegian saxophonist Jan Garbarek, recorded on 8 November 1972 and released on ECM the following year—his third for the label. The trio features rhythm section Arild Andersen and Edward Vesala.

Reception

Stuart Nicholson (Jazzwise) selected Triptykon as one of Garbarek’s five essential recordings, noting that it presented a “radical twist” in his musical style.

The AllMusic review by Brian Olewnick the album four and half stars sand stated: “Jan Garbarek took several intriguing stylistic turns early in his career, none more extreme than that shown on Triptykon… Garbarek’s work on all his reeds is assured and imaginative, even as the context is often dark and bleak…. Highly recommended.”

Track listing:
All compositions by Jan Garbarek, Arild Anderson & Edward Vesala except where noted.

“Rim” – 10:33
“Selje” – 2:16
“J.E.V.” – 7:28
“Sang” – 2:45
“Triptykon” – 12:46
“Etu Hei!” (Garbarek, Vesala) – 2:20
“Bruremarsj” (Traditional) – 4:13

Personnel:
Jan Garbarek – soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, bass saxophone, flute
Arild Andersen – bass
Edward Vesala – percussion

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Released: 1973
Recorded: 8 November 1972
Studio: Arne Bendiksen Studio
Oslo, Norway
Length: 42:19
Label: ECM 1029 ST
Producer: Manfred Eicher