Name: New Conception Of Jazz
Brand: Bugge Wesseltoft

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3779003

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2017-01-13

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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.

When Bugge Wesseltoft's New Conception of Jazz was released in 1996, no-one predicted what a hugely influential album it would turn out to be. Although it received the Norwegian Grammy award for "Jazz Album of the Year" it's real significance would emerge later, "It sold OK in Norway," said Wesseltoft. "Then six months after that people called me up from France they really want the album, then Germany, then it just took off from there." Soon, album sales were reaching the 40,000 mark. But that was just the beginning. Other musicians in other countries, excited by Wessoltoft's new jazz sound, began offering their take on his music. Suddenly Bugge Wesseltoft's New Conception of Jazz was at the forefront of what was quickly becoming a hip new trend. The press began calling it Nu-Jazz and among the the first wave of bands that broke in the wake of the New Conception of Jazz were Nils Petter Molvær, Wibutee, and Jaga Jazzist, who suggested this new trend had much to offer. What Wesseltoft had done was to take the sounds and rhythms of club culture and electronica and combined them with jazz improvisation. But as we all know, having an good idea is one thing, translating it into successful reality is quite another and, as Wesseltoft is first to admit, it took time and a lot of experimentation. In the event, the successful realisation of his concept was less about the means he used to achieve his end, but more about the end he ultimately achieved, which is what New Conception of Jazz is all about ? "It's my first attempt to fuse electronic music inspirations with my more organic jazz background and it took two years of heavy work, as well as learning studio recording almost from scratch and learning the 'edit and producer' role," he later reflected. The interesting thing about the music on New Conception of Jazz is that even today, it sounds fresh and ahead of the game.

New Conception Of Jazz

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