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 | Karin Krog: Don't Just Sing- An Anthology 1963-1999 (CD: Light In The Attic)
The work of Karin Krog may be unfamiliar to much of the world, but in her native Norway and Scandinavia at large, she’s practically a household name. This says much about the local enthusiasm for post-bop jazz but also about the tyranny of distribution: until 1994, Krog’s albums weren’t available in the USA or UK, meaning three decades of recordings were waiting to be discovered. In theory, until now, she hasn’t had any regularly distributed albums in the US or the UK–this is certainly the first one even marketed/promoted in the States and in England. Curated with Krog’s own input, this anthology showcases her best recordings from 1963 to 1999, including songs from 1968’s groundbreaking Joy, her 1970 Dexter Gordon collaboration Some Other Spring, her pop-jazz masterwork 1974’s We Could Be Flying, tracks from the Japanese only Different Days, Different Ways which focus on 1970-72 experimental vocal works, and previously unreleased tracks. (Light in the Attic Records)
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Karin Krog & Dexter Gordon: Some Other Spring (CD: Meantime)
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 | Karin Krog: Gershwin With Karin Krog (Vinyl LP: Odin)
A classic Karin Krog album reissued on 180g LP, remastered by Jan Erik Kongshaug in Rainbow Studio. By the time Karin Korg made 'Gershwin with Karin Krog', from late 1973 to mid-1974, she had been making records for ten years. Indeed, her very first session, from November 1963 included two of the musicians to be heard here; pianist Egil Kapstad and drummer Jon Christensen. We also hear tenor saxophonist Bjarne Nerem and ECM bass legend Arild Andersen. This album marks the earliest occasion on which Karin set out to make a complete album devoted to a single composer. Includes liner notes by Alyn Shipton. (Proper Music)
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Karin Krog: You Must Believe In Spring (Vinyl LP: Odin)
An underrated gem from Karin Krog's discography, remastered on 180g LP by Jan Erik Kongshaug in Rainbow Studio. These six excellent settings of songs by Michel Legrand were recorded by Karin Korg in May 1974.The arrangements were the work of trumpeter Palle Mikkelborg. The immediate sense one gets from the album is of both singer and arranger trying out ways in which to escape from the established conventions of jazz vocal albums, and simultaneously aiming to incorporate some of the filmic qualities in Legrand's writing. Includes liner notes by Alyn Shipton. (Proper Music)
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 | Karin Krog & Steve Kuhn: Break Of Day (CD: Meantime)
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Karin Krog & John Surman: Infinite Paths (CD: Meantime)
Although vocalist Karin Krog and saxophonist John Surman have been appearing in concert as a duo for over three decades, all of the recordings available until now have been studio based. Finally, with this album, comes the opportunity to hear a recording of the duo performing live. With the assistance of Ben Surman's electronic wizardry the duo are able to re-invent a few old favourites from their repertoire and spontaneously explore some completely new territory in front of an enthusiastic audience. (Proper Music)
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 | Caecilie Norby with Lars Danielsson: Arabesque (CD: ACT)
Catchy melodies - particularly from the Impressionist period - in fresh new arrangements that bridge the gap between jazz, pop and classical music. Featuring Bugge Wesseltoft and Lars Daniellsson. (ACT Records)
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Caecilie Norby: Silent Ways (CD: ACT)
Guided only from her heart, the danish singer Caecilie Norby creates a powerful and thrilling album with her favourite songs and melodies. (ACT Records)
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 | Caecilie Norby & Lars Danielsson: Just The Two Of Us (CD: ACT)
Caecilie Norby and Lars Danielsson are the dream couple of jazz – in the truest sense of the word. Being a couple also in “real life”, two of the most popular and recognized musicians in European jazz now present their first duo album ever. An intimate touching musical statement with voice and strings. (ACT Records)
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Caecilie Norby: Portraying (CD: ACT)
Cæcilie Norby is one of the leading singers in Scandinavia. Her music moves between the worlds of jazz, blues, soul, pop, rock and classical music. Norby masters everything, and always in a way that makes her instantly recognizable. She was the first Danish artist to be signed by Blue Note, and has worked with a panoply of international stars.With close to half a million album sales, Cæcilie Norby is one of the most successful jazz artists in Europe and one of the most important figures at the intersection of pop and jazz. "Portraying Caecilie Norby" shows the many different facets of her vocal craft, with recordings dating from the early stages of her career right up to six new and previously unreleased tracks. She is accompanied by pre-eminent musicians such as Lars Danielsson, Curtis Stigers, Leszek Mozdzer, Bugge Wesseltoft, Marius Neset, Randy Brecker, Rita Marcotulli and many more. Also included are two pieces from her recent appearances as featured artist on "Toppen af Poppen" (The Great Singers) on Danish television. (ACT Records)
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 | Silje Nergaard: 5 Original Albums (CD: EmArcy)
Includes the albums Port of Call, At First Light, Nightwatch, Live In Köln & Darkness out of Blue.
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Silje Nergaard (CD: Okeh, 2 CDs)
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 | Silje Nergaard: Unclouded (CD: Sony Music)
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Silje Nergaard: Chain Of Days (CD: Okeh)
Chain Of Days is a “chain” of 11 songs with no genre-boundaries, carefully put together with a focus on melody. There is a touch of folk, pop, jazz, Norwegian folk-music, country and blues, but all of the songs have Silje Nergaard’s recognizable and distinct signature.Surprisingly enough, this is the first time as a vocalist that Silje Nergaard has experienced a feeling of total release and complete freedom while recording in the studio, on this, now her 15th album! This time Silje invited the band to record together with her live, all standing in the same room: “They are extremely talented musicians, all with a strong and unique sound. It felt very different when I could feel them and see them when we played together, just the way we do on stage. It felt natural and authentic. It was a fantastic week.” (Okeh Records)
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 | Silje Nergaard: For You A Thousand Times (CD: Okeh)
For You a Thousand Times is the inspirational new album from acclaimed Norwegian jazz singer Silje Nergaard. The album portrays people or scenes who inspired Silje and describes past encounters or personal experiences from images in her heart. Throughout this musical journey, Silje is accompanied by Andreas Ulvo (keyboard), Audun Erlien (bass), Sidiki Camara (percussion), Wetle Holte (drums and percussion), Mathias Eick (trumpet), Håkon Aase (violin) and Håkon Kornstad (saxophone). Receiving a Grammy nomination for her earlier album “A Thousand True Stories,” Silje Nergaard is without question Norway’s all-time best selling Jazz artist worldwide with 15 albums released over a career spanning 20 years. (Sony Music)
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Rebekka Bakken: The Art Of How To Fall (CD: EmArcy)
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 | Rigmor Gustafsson: Close To You (CD: ACT)
One of Sweden's most celebrated singers, Rigmor Gustafsson has built up a considerable reputation in her home country and elsewhere in Europe for sensitive renditions of jazz standards as well as originals. On this, her latest release for the ACT label, she is teamed up with innovative Blue Note artist Jacky Terrasson for a set of songs which were made famous by the great Dionne Warwick. Her readings of these famous songs stand out from the pack for both their simplicity and directness, going straight to the heart of the emotions behind them. The backing from Terrasson's trio is equally refined, moving from restrained ballad playing to explosive swing, even moving over to Fender Rhodes electric piano for a few tracks. (Proper Music)
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Rigmor Gustafsson: On My Way To You (CD: ACT)
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 | Rigmor Gustafsson: Alone With You (CD: ACT)
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Rigmor Gustafsson: When You Make Me Smile (CD: ACT)
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 | Josefine Cronholm: Songs Of The Falling Feather (CD: ACT)
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Viktoria Tolstoy: Shining On You (CD: ACT)
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 | Viktoria Tolstoy: My Swedish Heart (CD: ACT)
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Viktoria Tolstoy: My Russian Soul (CD: ACT)
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 | Viktoria Tolstoy: Letters To Herbie (CD: ACT)
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Viktoria Tolstoy & Jacob Karlzon: A Moment Of Now (CD: ACT)
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 | Viktoria Tolstoy: Meet Me At The Movies (CD: ACT)
Three years on from recording 'A Moment Of Now', which placed the singer in the intimate setting of a duo with pianist Jacob Karlzon, Swedish chanteuse Viktoria Tolstoy now directs her attention to music from films. 'Meet Me At The Movies' is an emotional journey through the history of film and of film music. The singer's route takes her from Herman Hupfeld's 'As Time Goes By' from the Michael Curtiz film 'Casablanca' through to Björk's 'New World' from Lars von Trier's 'Dancer In The Dark.' It goes from 'Smile' from Charlie Chaplin's 'Modern Times' to Seal's 'Kiss From A Rose' from 'Batman Forever'. And it also takes in Michael & Lesley Gore's 'Out Here On My Own' from 'Fame' and Sarah McLachlan's 'Angel' from 'City of Angels' starring Nicolas Cage. This is a selection of songs from films born of a passion. I know every one of the films that these songs come from,' says Tolstoy. 'And just about all of them are among my favourite films. Both 'Bagdad Café' and 'Dancer In The Dark' are at the top of my list - in each case I have a special connection to the music.' That closeness can be heard. She gives each song a personal resonance and its own character. When Viktoria Tolstoy invites you to meet her at the movies, the emotions will run high.... and it will be a pleasure and a privilege to accept. (Harmonia Mundi)
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Viktoria Tolstoy: Stealing Moments (CD: ACT)
Viktoria Tolstoy's ACT debut album, "Shining On You" from 2004, can now be seen as a defining moment, marking the beginning of the continuing success story of popular jazz voices from Scandinavia. The music was written by Esbjörn Svensson, who also formed the core band together with Dan Berglund and Magnus Öström and was soon to become world-famous as "e.s.t.". The album, produced by Nils Landgren, was also a gath-ering of the ACT family of artists - also in its infancy back then - who joined the session as guests.Exactly 20 years later, in "Stealing Moments", Viktoria Tolstoy has once again taken up the idea of “the family" making music together. The compositions are by a whole host of current ACT artists, many of whom had an involvement in "Shining on You". It includes "Hands Off", originally an instrumental composition by the late Esbjörn Svensson; Svensson's widow Eva has written a very fine new lyric for it. Long-time friends and companions - Nils Landgren, Ida Sand, Wolfgang Haffner, Cæcilie Norby, Lars Danielsson, Iiro Rantala and Jan Lundgren - have all written new music specifically with Tolstoy and her voice in mind. (ACT Records)
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 | Solveig Slettahjell Slow Motion Quintet: Pixiedust (CD: ACT)
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Solveig Slettahjell Slow Motion Quintet: Silver (CD: ACT)
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 | Solveig Slettahjell Slow Motion Quintet: Good Rain (CD: ACT)
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Solveig Slettahjell: Domestic Songs (CD: ACT)
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 | Solveig Slettahjell: Antologie (CD: Jazzland)
The internationally acclaimed Norwegian vocalist Solveig Slettahjell returns with a breathtaking album of songs by other artists, such as Radiohead, ABBA, Gnarls Barkley, Tom Waits, the Rolling Stones, Leonard Cohen and Annie Lennox. (Proper Note)
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Solveig Slettahjell: Antologie (Vinyl LP: Jazzland, 2 LPs)
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Solveig Slettahjell: Live At Victoria (CD: Jazzland)
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 | Solveig Slettahjell: Come In From The Rain (CD: ACT)
At the beginning of the 2000s, Norwegian singer Solveig Slettahjell and her Slow Motion Quintet made the European jazz scene really sit up and take notice. Her concept, as Canadian critic John Kelman has written, was to take songs from the American songbook and to "slow them down. Way down". She proved that slow, powerful and dramatic need not be mutually exclusive terms.” Her new album "Come In From The Rain" demonstrates how much those virtues have strengthened and deepened in the intervening years. (ACT Records)
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Torun Eriksen: Prayers & Observations (CD: Jazzland)
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 | Sidsel Endresen: So I Write (CD: ECM)
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Sidsel Endresen: Exile (CD: ECM)
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 | Sidsel Endresen & Bugge Wesseltoft: Night Song (CD: ACT)
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Sidsel Endresen: Merriwinkle (CD: Jazzland)
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