This might be Hilde Louises first classic jazz-album, presenting a collection of her own songs, re-recorded in front of a live audience. The lineup and the new arrangements are inspired by Nat King Cole and Oscar Peterson vocal-sessions. Stripped down, swing-versions performed only with vocals, piano, bass and guitar. The album has received excellent reviews from the Norwegian press: VG - Jazznytt - Nettavisen

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Hilde Louise Orchestra have created a delightful mixture of vintage rock, jazzy cabaret and pop noir. This combination perfectly fits Hilde Louises poetic and sometimes theatrical lyrics. 

Anders Aarum (keys), Jens Fossum (bass), Jan Martin Smørdal (guitar) and Klaus Blomvik (drums and percussion), Mattias Stahl (vibraphone and marimba), Ketil Einarsen (flute),  Atle Nymo (saxophones and clarinette), Hermund Nygård (brushes), Julie Dahle Aagård and Renate Nygård (add.vocals) and Katrine Schiøtt (chello). Released March 2010. © (p) Sweet Morning Records A/S

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Produced by Anders Aarum, this album is a poetic cocktail of jazz, cabaret and pop-music. It presents a darker, more characteristic side of Hilde Louise. Recorded on tape in a boathouse on the west coast of Norway, featuring an energetic Hilde Louise Orchestra, from the top of the Norwegian jazz league. Released May 2008. © (p) Sweet Morning Records A/S

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A tribute to the late Swedish jazzsinger Monica Zetterlund.

Together with producer Georg Wadenius, Hilde Louise chose her favourites from Zetterlunds repertoir. Translated in to new Norwegian by author Edvard Hoem and orchestrated by some of Scandinavias finest jazzmusicians. Released September 18th 2006 © (p) UpNorth Discs 2006

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Compared to "Eleven Nights", with its toutch of cabaret and nostalgia, "Birdie Blues" has a more modern sound, inspired by soul and pop music. The songs once again prove Hilde Louise as a great storyteller, and connoisseures can recognize lyrical references to the American standards. Released September 5th 2005 (P) UpNorth Discs © HLA

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Hilde Louise started writing songs in the year 2000, and what came out was jazz, cabaret and caribbean rythms. This album is a poetic and heartfelt collection of her first compositions.

Released March 8th 2004 (p) © Bonnier Amigo
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