Name: Be Am
Brand: Bugge Wesseltoft

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2022-08-05

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Bugge Wesseltoft

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Jazz

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Jazzland

Bugge Wesseltoft is a Norwegian jazz pianist and bandleader. Born on 1 February 1964 in Porsgrunn, Norway, he has made significant contributions to the jazz genre with his unique style and innovative approach to music.

Wesseltoft's music is often characterized by its fusion of electronic elements with traditional jazz improvisation. He has collaborated with numerous renowned artists, including *Nils Petter Molvær*, *Sidsel Endresen*, and *Eivind Aarset*. His compositions showcase a blend of melodic beauty and experimental soundscapes that captivate audiences worldwide.

With a career spanning several decades, Wesseltoft continues to push the boundaries of jazz music. His discography includes critically acclaimed albums such as "New Conception of Jazz" and "It's Snowing on My Piano." As one of Norway's most respected musicians, Bugge Wesseltoft remains an influential figure in the contemporary jazz scene.

Jazzland is a New York jazz label that was established in 1960 by Bill Grauer and Orrin Keepnews as a companion to their Riverside Records label. Originally focused on reissuing Riverside recordings, the label soon shifted its focus to new recordings, particularly material by Cannonball Adderly.

In 1972, Jazzland was bought along with its parent Riverside label by Fantasy. Since then, the label has continued to be a prominent force in the jazz music industry, releasing exceptional recordings from talented artists.

With its rich history and dedication to showcasing the best of jazz music, Jazzland remains an influential and respected label within the genre. From classic reissues to groundbreaking new releases, Jazzland continues to captivate audiences with its diverse catalog of extraordinary jazz recordings.

In the 25 years since Norwegian pianist, composer and producer Bugge Wesseltoft founded Jazzland Recordings, he has engaged in numerous group projects and collaborations such as New Conception of Jazz, duos with the likes of Sidsel Endresen, Henning Kraggerud and Henrik Schwarz, one-off projects such as Trialogue, Bugge and Friends, and OKWorld! And of course, the super-trio Rymden.

However, it is in his solo material that we can glimpse the true soul behind the effervescent and mercurial mind of one of the most in uential and important Norwegian musicians of an entire generation. On Be Am, Wesseltoft has allowed his creative impulses to wander where they may - no preset rules to govern the composition and production, no obligations to (not) use electronics, not even a will to be totally alone. This is pure playing and composition, where the music speaks freely by whatever means it will.

Be Am

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