Name: Bugge Wesseltoft and Prins Thomas
Brand: Prins Thomas

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sts336lp

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Limited edition

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2018-07-20

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Prins Thomas

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Jazz

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Smalltown Supersound

Smalltown Supersound is a music label based in Oslo, Norway, that is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of jazz, rock, and electronic music. With a focus on new forms and innovative sounds, this label has become synonymous with cutting-edge music from both established and emerging artists.

Since its inception, Smalltown Supersound has been at the forefront of the music scene, consistently releasing groundbreaking albums that challenge traditional genres. The label's roster includes *artists* who are known for their unique approach to music-making and their ability to create immersive sonic experiences.

With an unwavering commitment to quality and artistic integrity, Smalltown Supersound continues to be a driving force in shaping the future of contemporary music. Whether you're a fan of jazz, rock or electronic genres or simply appreciate boundary-pushing artistry, this label offers a diverse range of releases that will captivate your senses and leave you wanting more.

DJ and producer from Norway, Prins Thomas is known for his unique blend of electronic music. With a discography spanning over two decades, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the industry. Inspired by artists such as *Diskjokke*, *Lindstrøm*, and *Bjørn Torske*, his sound combines elements of disco, house, and ambient music.

Prins Thomas has collaborated with renowned musicians like *Todd Terje* and *The Juan Maclean*. His tracks have been featured on labels such as Eskimo Recordings and Smalltown Supersound. Known for his eclectic DJ sets, he has performed at major festivals around the world.

With a loyal fan base that spans across continents, Prins Thomas continues to push boundaries in electronic music. Whether it's through his solo releases or collaborations with artists like *Lindstrøm & Prins Thomas* and *Tornado Wallace*, he consistently delivers innovative and captivating compositions that resonate with listeners.

A long time ago, in a Norway far far away in time, keyboardist Bugge Wesseltoft introduced his New Conception of Jazz to the world. We’re talking about the late 90s, when Bugge’s cosmopolitan blend of jazz, hiphop and techno beats was pretty much the coolest music coming out of Norway at that moment. That was a golden time for Norwegian music, in fact, when the rest of the world began to sit up and take notice that something was stirring up north, and realised the music was more than just glacial tones hurtled from icy mountaintops and frozen lakes. This was the sound of urban Scandinavia. A few years later came the electronic dance genre ‘space disco’. Along with Todd Terje, Bjørn Torske and Lindstrøm, Prins Thomas was at the epicentre of this next big wave to surge out of Norway. Now, the two generations have come together in this exclusive collaboration between Bugge and Prins Thomas on the Smalltown Supersound label. Jazz and electronics combine for that energising vitamin D shot of Nordic sunshine. The Rainbow Studio in Oslo is a familiar name to anyone who follows the ECM label – many of its classic 1970s jazz albums were recorded there under the eye of resident producer Jan Erik Kongshaug. Bugge and Thomas booked a couple of sessions at the legendary space with Kongshaug at the controls, and improvised some tunes in the style and spirit of some of their favourite ECM moments, like the fresh, open sounds of Codona, Egberto Gismonti, Oregon and Kenny Wheeler. Bugge had previously done a remix of Thomas’s ‘Bobletekno’ in 2015 but this is the first time they have worked together as active musicians. The results – also partly taped at Thomas’s home studio – fuse programmed rhythms, live synths and percussion, all captured in a sumptuously spacious acoustic. 

For an even more authentic touch they called up one of their all time local heroes and one of Norway’s most famous jazz drummers, Jon Christensen, who’s been the go-to guy for Jan Garbarek, Terje Rypdal, Keith Jarrett and many more. At 75 years he’s still pretty spry behind the kit, as you’ll hear on several tracks here. Make no mistake, though, this is not retro pastiche but contemporary music, coasting on gently insistent programmed grooves and bubbling basslines. The whole thing feels not so much like a consciously hip fusion of DJ and jazz musician, more like two great musicians totally enjoying themselves. Which is exactly what it is. 

Bugge Wesseltoft and Prins Thomas

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