The "rhythm kings" were started in 2007 after a initiative from trombone-player Kristoffer Kompen. The band consists of a wonderful mix of both seasoned young-and-promising jazz-musicians who have made made themselves strongly noted in a number of contexts within traditional jazz. In the words of NRK Jazz; "Union Rhythm Kings is a swinging Swedish-Norwegian alliance spanning all generations. All 6 musicians are born 100 years too late and are most comfortable with the jazz of the 1920's."

Bent Persson (SE) -Trumpet

Frans Sjøstrøm (SE)- Bass-saxophone

Morten Gunnnar Larsen (NO) - Piano

Jacob Ullberger (SE) - Banjo and guitar

Lars Franck (NO)- Clarinett/saxophone