布格·韋塞爾托夫（Bugge Wesseltoft），本名延斯·克里斯蒂安·布格·韋塞爾托夫（Jens Christian Bugge Wesseltoft），於1964年2月1日出生，是一位極具影響力的挪威爵士鋼琴家、作曲家和製作人。他以其創新的爵士樂手法而聞名，尤其是在「新爵士」（nu-jazz）的發展中扮演了關鍵角色。「新爵士」是一種融合了傳統爵士元素、電子音樂、鼓打貝斯和其他當代聲音的音樂類型。
韋塞爾托夫的音樂生涯始於多種音樂類型，之後才專注於爵士樂。他很快成為挪威備受追捧的音樂家，並與阿里爾德·安德森（Arild Andersen）和揚·加巴雷克（Jan Garbarek）等著名藝術家合作。1996年，他創立了自己的唱片公司Jazzland Recordings，該公司成為新爵士及相關風格的重要平台，展示了他自己的作品以及其他開創性藝術家的作品。
他的「新爵士概念」（New Conception of Jazz）項目始於1990年代後期，尤其具有開創性。它擺脫了傳統的聲學爵士樂團，融入了電子節拍、採樣和更具律動感的手法，吸引了新一代的聽眾。
韋塞爾托夫也因其跨界合作而聞名，曾與挪威和國際上的流行和搖滾藝術家合作。他的職業生涯中獲得了無數獎項，包括多項Spellemannprisen（挪威格萊美獎），以表彰他对音樂的重大貢獻。他的作品的特點是實驗精神、對和聲與節奏的深刻理解，以及不斷突破爵士樂界限的動力。
以下列出與布格·韋塞爾托夫相關的15部音樂作品，代表了他職業生涯的不同方面：
- 《Nightsong》 (1994) - 與歌手西瑟爾·恩德雷森（Sidsel Endresen）合作，是一張優美而親密的即興聲樂和鋼琴二重奏專輯。
- 《New Conception of Jazz》 (1996) - 這張開創性的專輯啟動了他的新爵士項目。
- 《Sharing》 (1998) - 「新爵士概念」系列的另一部作品，進一步探索電子與原聲的融合。
- 《Duplex Ride》 (1998) - 與西瑟爾·恩德雷森的第二次合作，延續了他們獨特的音樂對話。
- 《Moving》 (2001) - 「新爵士概念」的一部分，更深入地探索了電子音色和節奏。
- 《Out Here. In There.》 (2002) - 與西瑟爾·恩德雷森合作的第三張備受讚譽的專輯。
- 《New Conception of Jazz Live》 (2003) - 捕捉了他現場表演的活力和即興精神。
- 《Film Ing》 (2004) - 在「新爵士概念」框架內的又一次探索。
- 《Playing》 (2009) - 一張更內省的鋼琴獨奏專輯，展示了他抒情和即興的技巧。
- 《Songs》 (2011) - 一張收錄了他對各種歌曲的詮釋的專輯，展現了他的多才多藝。
- 《Bugge & Friends》 (2015) - 一個與多位客座音樂家合作的項目。
- 《Everybody Loves Angels》 (2017) - 一張展示了他旋律和和聲感的專輯。
- 《Rymden - Reflections & Odysseys》 (2019) - 他與丹·伯格倫德（Dan Berglund）和馬格努斯·奧斯特羅姆（Magnus Öström）的三重奏項目，探索更寬廣和 атмосферный 的聲音。
- 《Be Am》 (2022) - 一張較新的鋼琴獨奏作品，展現了他作為即興演奏家的持續發展。
- 《Am Are》 (2025) - 他的最新專輯，延續了他對音景和即興演奏的探索。
Bugge Wesseltoft, born Jens Christian Bugge Wesseltoft on February 1, 1964, is a highly influential Norwegian jazz pianist, composer, and producer. He's renowned for his innovative approach to jazz, particularly his pivotal role in the development of "nu-jazz," a genre that fuses traditional jazz elements with electronic music, drum and bass, and other contemporary sounds.
Wesseltoft began his musical journey in various genres before focusing on jazz. He quickly became a sought-after musician in Norway, collaborating with prominent artists like Arild Andersen and Jan Garbarek. In 1996, he founded his own record label, Jazzland Recordings, which became a significant platform for nu-jazz and related styles, showcasing both his own work and that of other groundbreaking artists.
His "New Conception of Jazz" project, starting in the late 1990s, was particularly groundbreaking. It moved away from conventional acoustic jazz ensembles, incorporating electronic beats, samples, and a more groove-oriented approach, captivating a new generation of listeners.
Wesseltoft is also known for his collaborations across genres, working with pop and rock artists in Norway and internationally. He has received numerous awards throughout his career, including multiple Spellemannprisen (the Norwegian Grammy Awards), recognizing his significant contributions to music. His work is characterized by a spirit of experimentation, a deep understanding of harmony and rhythm, and a constant drive to push the boundaries of jazz.
Here are 15 musical works associated with Bugge Wesseltoft, representing different facets of his career:
- "Nightsong" (1994) - Collaboration with vocalist Sidsel Endresen, a beautiful and intimate album of improvisational vocal and piano duets.
- "New Conception of Jazz" (1996) - The groundbreaking album that launched his nu-jazz project.
- "Sharing" (1998) - Another installment in the New Conception of Jazz series, further exploring the fusion of electronic and acoustic sounds.
- "Duplex Ride" (1998) - A second collaboration with Sidsel Endresen, continuing their unique musical dialogue.
- "Moving" (2001) - Part of the New Conception of Jazz, pushing further into electronic textures and rhythms.
- "Out Here. In There." (2002) - A third acclaimed collaboration with Sidsel Endresen.
- "New Conception of Jazz Live" (2003) - Capturing the energy and improvisational spirit of his live performances.
- "Film Ing" (2004) - Another exploration within the New Conception of Jazz framework.
- "Playing" (2009) - A more introspective solo piano album showcasing his lyrical and improvisational skills.
- "Songs" (2011) - An album featuring his interpretations of various songs, demonstrating his versatility.
- "Bugge & Friends" (2015) - A collaborative project featuring various guest musicians.
- "Everybody Loves Angels" (2017) - An album showcasing his melodic and harmonic sensibilities.
- "Rymden - Reflections & Odysseys" (2019) - His trio project with Dan Berglund and Magnus Öström, exploring a more spacious and atmospheric sound.
- "Be Am" (2022) - A more recent solo piano offering, displaying his continued evolution as an improviser.
- "Am Are" (2025) - His latest album, continuing his exploration of soundscapes and improvisation.