"Hi Hilde:
Hope you are doing well. Wishing you happy holidays.
Courtesy announcement -
Nicolas Beardes' latest Single release, “ Snowflakes” featuring Nicolas and the vocals of a cappella sensation, SoVoSo is available this holiday…"
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Nicolas Bearde left a comment for Hilde Hefte"So nice to hear from you. Thank you for your prompt reply and your kind comments about my music. I have a following in Norway, and am looking for performance opportunities, concerts, festivals, etc.
Beverly thought you might be able to help? Would…"
Hilde Hefte left a comment for Nicolas Bearde"Hi Nicolas.
Thank you for your req.
GREAT being friends with you.
Love your music and we'll "talk" some more later - on my way out the door now.
Best
Hilde
:-))"
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- What is your affiliation to the Jazz World?
- Vocalist
- Tell us a little about your background...
- Musician, head of the idealistic record company Ponca Jazz Records, head of the idealistic sheet music company Norsk Jazzforlag
A Brief Biographical Resume.
When Hilde Hefte released her first solo album in 1999 Down Beat wrote: "She’s making waves on the Norwegian scene”.
Hilde Hefte is not a beginner. She has studied music at the highly respected Barratt-Dues Music Intitute with piano as her main instrument. She has also been playing guitar, alto saxophone and Bb clarinet. And she has studied acting at Nordic Institute for Scene and Studio. For one periode she was teacher at Vest-Agder Music Conservatorium.
She has written lyrics and composed music for her own productions as well as for other musicians and singers, has composed and arranged music for theatre productions.
Hilde is what they call the musicians musician and known as one of the leading jazz vocalists in Norway.
She’s released 5 solo albums to fantastic reviews.
Her first CD was a tribute to Chet Baker, "'Round Chet's Midnight", and it was named the album of the year in Norway’s largest jazz-magazine Jazznytt. Her second CD was a tribute to the fantastic pianist Bill Evans, "Playsong - the music of Bill Evans", and as well as her first CD, this became the album of the year in Norway.
Hildes bossaHefte is her 3rd CD and is a tribute to the great Brazilian music style Bossa Nova, and the great bossa composers. The reviews have been wonderful – all newspapers in Norway gave this album dice-trow 5 and 6. This is her only album in her own language.
Then she recorded what she called her memory album “On The Corner” before she went to Prague and recorded her latest album together with her band and The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra “AN EVENING IN PRAGUE”.
This CD has been given some outstanding reviews in newspapers, magazines and on NRK (Norwegian Radio Broadcasting) TV and radio and became No. 3 on the main list over best productions in the largest newspaper Dagbladet in Norway.
Her band is the leading jazz musicians and composers in Norway and Sweden with:
Egil Kapstad piano (NO), Bjørn Alterhaug double bass (NO), Eyvind Wahlen drums (NO),
Nisse Sandström tenor sax (SE), Jan Allan trumpet (SE).
For her work Hilde Hefte has received various grant and prizes.
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- http://www.hildehefte.no
WONDERFUL REVIEWS FROM JAZZ.COM
The CD "AN EVENING IN PRAGUE" with The City of Prauge Philharmonic Orchestra has received some outstanding reviews in NRK (Norwegian TV and Radio Company), TV 2, all the newspapers in Norway. Some wonderful reviews outside of Norway too (will be uploaded soon :-)))
THE LATEST ONE IS FROM JAZZ.COM (USA):
Track review: FOR HEAVEN’S SAKE from Hilde Hefte & The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra “AN EVENING IN PRAGUE” – PJRCD 111
Rating: 98 out of 100
Norwegian chanteuse Hilde Hefte delivers an intimate, assured rendering of one of the most intricate and lovely ballads ever written. With a relaxed authority devoid of diva pretensions, her ethereal voice glides through Elise Bretton’s intricate changes while Egil Kapstad’s deceptively understated piano utlizes space to enhance rather thatn crowd his lush orchestral arrangement. Captured in a live session with the prolific Prague Philharmonic under the capable Mario Klemens, this is a recording to be savored in a private moment – perfect for lovers in front of a fire on a chilly night. Personally, I can’t wait to spend an evening or two in Prague. Bill Barnes
FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE TRACK OF THE DAY AT JAZZ.COM IN MAY!
Track review: QUIET NOW from Hilde Hefte & The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, ”AN EVENING IN PRAGUE” – PJRCD 111
Rating: 95 out of 100
There has been a longstanding belief among medical professionals that, if you can get through med school and survive a residency, you are capable of doing anything – fly an airplane, write a bestselling novel or even play jazz. Of course, any bona fide jazz musician who has ever been invited to sit in with a “doctors’ band” will attest to the fallacy of that notion. One rare exception is critically acclaimed jazz pianist, composer and, yes, psychiatrist Denny Zeitlin, who penned the haunting ballad, “Quiet Now.”
Hilde Hefte, one of Norway’s national treasures, has teamed with her longtime pianist and arranger Egil Kapstad and the Prague Philharmonic to offer dreamy, luxurious treatment of what is arguably Dr. Zeitlin’s finest compostion. As always, Ms. Hefte’s relaxed interpretation reveals a musician’s sensibility and the wisdom to let the melody speak for itself. Dare I say this could be precisely what the doctor ordered? Bill Barnes
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Recording session in Prague with Hilde Hefte Quintet & The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
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CD's:(Click photo to enlarge)
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Visit my tribute page to the wonderful "jazz mom" in Norway, Randi Hultin (January 9th 1926 - March 18th 2000): containing musicians like: Stan Getz, Jan Johansson, Helen Merrill, Bud Powell etc.
Here's a little slide show from her home Gartnerveien:
THE LATEST ONE IS FROM JAZZ.COM (USA):
Track review: FOR HEAVEN’S SAKE from Hilde Hefte & The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra “AN EVENING IN PRAGUE” – PJRCD 111
Rating: 98 out of 100
Norwegian chanteuse Hilde Hefte delivers an intimate, assured rendering of one of the most intricate and lovely ballads ever written. With a relaxed authority devoid of diva pretensions, her ethereal voice glides through Elise Bretton’s intricate changes while Egil Kapstad’s deceptively understated piano utlizes space to enhance rather thatn crowd his lush orchestral arrangement. Captured in a live session with the prolific Prague Philharmonic under the capable Mario Klemens, this is a recording to be savored in a private moment – perfect for lovers in front of a fire on a chilly night. Personally, I can’t wait to spend an evening or two in Prague. Bill Barnes
FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE TRACK OF THE DAY AT JAZZ.COM IN MAY!
Track review: QUIET NOW from Hilde Hefte & The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, ”AN EVENING IN PRAGUE” – PJRCD 111
Rating: 95 out of 100
There has been a longstanding belief among medical professionals that, if you can get through med school and survive a residency, you are capable of doing anything – fly an airplane, write a bestselling novel or even play jazz. Of course, any bona fide jazz musician who has ever been invited to sit in with a “doctors’ band” will attest to the fallacy of that notion. One rare exception is critically acclaimed jazz pianist, composer and, yes, psychiatrist Denny Zeitlin, who penned the haunting ballad, “Quiet Now.”
Hilde Hefte, one of Norway’s national treasures, has teamed with her longtime pianist and arranger Egil Kapstad and the Prague Philharmonic to offer dreamy, luxurious treatment of what is arguably Dr. Zeitlin’s finest compostion. As always, Ms. Hefte’s relaxed interpretation reveals a musician’s sensibility and the wisdom to let the melody speak for itself. Dare I say this could be precisely what the doctor ordered? Bill Barnes
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Recording session in Prague with Hilde Hefte Quintet & The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
~~~~~~~
CD's:(Click photo to enlarge)
~~~~~~~
Visit my tribute page to the wonderful "jazz mom" in Norway, Randi Hultin (January 9th 1926 - March 18th 2000): containing musicians like: Stan Getz, Jan Johansson, Helen Merrill, Bud Powell etc.
Here's a little slide show from her home Gartnerveien:
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Comment Wall (84 comments)
- At 8:40am on December 2, 2010, Nicolas Bearde said…
- Hi Hilde:
Hope you are doing well. Wishing you happy holidays.
Courtesy announcement -
Nicolas Beardes' latest Single release, “ Snowflakes” featuring Nicolas and the vocals of a cappella sensation, SoVoSo is available this holiday season at http://www.itunes.com and http://www.cdbaby.com.
Nicolas has been a member of Bobby McFerrin’s renowned a cappella ensemble “ Voicestra” since 1990, as well as a solo artist in his own right. A seasoned and highly respected showman on stage, and a powerful music force well versed in diverse styles of rhythm and jazz, Bearde is masterful at drawing audiences into his performance. His influences range from Lou Rawls, Burt Bacharach and Marvin Gaye, to Luther Vandross and the Temptations, however, Nicolas has carved out his own style and made a notable contribution to the jazz world with his own quartet "The Right Groove". His dynamic show contains original music, as well as jazz and blues standards, and he has thrilled audiences around the world with his soulful interpretations.
In 1998 he released his first CD, “Crossing the Line” on his own imprint, Right Groove Records, which garnered fans, and great reviews in the UK, and a sold out concert at the Jazz Café in London. In 2005, Nicolas released his second CD, “ All about Love” which rose to #7 on the charts on Canadian Smooth Jazz radio, followed in 2008 by his release of “Live at Yoshis – A salute to Lou – a tribute to the music of legendary Lou Rawls.
Contact:
Darlene Miller
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510-547-8400
http://www.nicolasbearde.com
- At 8:45pm on October 28, 2010, frank dupree gave Hilde Hefte a gift…
Thank you for those George Mesterhazy clips. I listened to them several times. He had the hair standing on my arms a couple of times. LOL..He is very good.. Thanks again,,,,fdupr...
- At 7:33am on August 24, 2010, Nicolas Bearde said…
- So nice to hear from you. Thank you for your prompt reply and your kind comments about my music. I have a following in Norway, and am looking for performance opportunities, concerts, festivals, etc.
Beverly thought you might be able to help? Would enjoy speaking to you about the possibilities.
Nicolas
- At 10:51am on October 1, 2009,
Dondray Robinson said… - Hi Hilde, Dray with B4 Real Records.I thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment. Very much i thank you.
- At 7:04am on September 24, 2009,
Heather Rigdon said… - Thank you! And yes, my grandmother's family name is Englebritzen. My spelling may be a little off due to the fact that her father changed their name to Lee when he got here, so i've never really ever got to see it in context. However, I am fascinated by that particular branch of my family tree. I hope to get up to you soon.
Heather
- At 1:56pm on September 8, 2009,
Von Babasin said… - Thanks Hilde - the pleasure is entirely mine! Cheers! Von from ONOFFON
- At 11:36pm on August 19, 2009,
Bob Fields said… - I listened to your "Bye Bye Blackbird" It was fantatstic!
Great voice
- At 5:50pm on July 27, 2009,
Stan Pope said…
- I'm a musician ,songwriter ,producer.I've created alone a new music style I call Nu Groove.
I'd like to use my song 'Unity" to raise money to feed hungry children,and I'm open to suggestions to move on that.please use thei widget to listen to my music,,I would also like you to consider downloading a song ,and help me launch Nu Groove.
Thanks
Stan
- At 10:11pm on March 15, 2009,
Bruce C said…
Beautiful and enticing works Hilde.....well done...classically simple in your approach...and conveying of your message with elagance and efficiency....lovely voice and instrumentations...so lovely indeed...Bravo...bravissimo...encore!...my very best to you and all those in your life ... always b
- At 3:13pm on December 22, 2008,
Jeffrey McKinney said…
- By the way, you sound soooooo sooooo beautiful, cool real cool, I love it.
The Jazz Network is exactly what the title suggests, a place where you get to mix and mingle with those who have not only an appreciation for Jazz but a forum to hear new up and coming artists as well. I've hooked up with so many of my old friends that I've lost contact with over the years here and it's been a great place to meet folk, appreciate good music and Musicianship. What an incredible idea!!
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