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- 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.
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.
- How did you hear about the Jazz Network?
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- Website:
- 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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It’s a rare occasion when you meet someone who you feel a real connection to … Someone who possesses a kind spirit, unyielding generosity and a dedication to the jazz community beyond expectations.
Jaijai, thank you so much for creating such a fantastic website for the jazz community. You’ve helped artists connect with each other around the world.
I’m proud to have The Jazz Network be the first site to promote my latest recording. Words cannot express my gratitude to you for your dedication to the music and the artists.
With much love and gratitude,
Denise Donatelli
Hi Jaijai,
Stopping by to show you some love and tell you just how much I appreciate all you've been doing here, not just for me but for this incredible community of jazz musicians. I see that The Jazz Network is growing in leaps and bounds daily and want you to know that I recognize the importance of what's going on here, musicians having a place to connect with each other, young musicians having a place to meet and be mentored by musicians who have been around the block. You've created a beautiful space here and it's obvious that folks are feeling very much at home. Thanks for sharing your time, your heart, your soul. This is a huge commitment and you've taken it on with such determination. I wish you and The Jazz Network continued success and support you in all you're doing.
~ Marcus
The Jazz Network Exclusive Art Contributor, if you are interested in obtaining his art contact him at: www.jefflaibson.com:
Hey there Jaijai ~
It was a pleasure and an honor to be featured on The Jazz Network...the response was warm and generous and I look forward to many other connections over the course of time, again I just want to thank you....please keep up the great work you are doing with this most amazing of all art forms created in the U.S. Wherever I go people always connect with jazz thankfully and as I suspect will continue to in the many years ahead...Your site is a conduit for this connection to carry on ....
Peace and molto leggiero
~Jeff
"What a wonderful place is Jazz Network for all of us musicians, we'll get the possibility to know new ones and meet always new musicians from all over the planet, thanks Jaijai for doing this incredible work and for the love you put in it and keep doing it forever..."
~ Giuseppe Continenza
“But let there be spaces in your togetherness and let the winds of the heavens dance between us. Love one another, and let the love be a moving sea between the shores of your souls.”
This is how I have felt and continue to feel since I joined The Jazz Network on March 4th 2008.
If we look back at our Village Elders one sees how they worked together to achieve and be innovative, and thanks to Jaijai and thejazznetwork.ning we are able to continue on the same path as our Village Elders.
~ Robert Wayne
"Thanks to Jaijai for creating this wonderful site. She has drawn on her own extensive history in music to make a truly comfortable place for "unusual" kindred spirits to meet, share and motivate. It's been uplifting, comforting and facinating to meet fellow musicians from cultures and countries around the world."
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What a great place you have created, Jaijai. Thank you so much for your dedication and vision. We musicians benefit immensely, as it brings us closer together, allows for many of us to reconnect, or discover each other for the first time. I am still getting acquainted with the enormous benefits of having this independent place for communication between all of us - artists, fans, promoters, etc., and it is a real honor for me to be featured on the Jazz Network Main Page.
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