Hilde Louise Asbjørnsen
| Hilde Louise Asbjørnsen | |
|---|---|
| Born |
3 June 1976 Sykkylven, Møre og Romsdal |
| Origin | Norway |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, comedian |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Website |
www |
Hilde Louise Asbjørnsen (born 3 June 1976 in Sykkylven, Norway) is a Norwegian jazz singer, songwriter, cabaret artist and songwriter, known from its own releases and appearances.
Career
After moving to Oslo in 1996 she studied Science Theatre at Theatre science department, University of Oslo (1996–2001), and initiated the duo «Asbjørnsen & Joh.» together with Lene Kongsvik Johansen (Noraprisen, Nye eventyr, I tykt og tynt and Snusk, snadder og gruff). Moreover, she released several albums and toured widely.
Her Hilde Louise Orchestra comprises Jens Fossum (bass), Klaus Robert Blomvik (drums), Anders Aarum (tidligere Per Husby) (piano), Svein Erik Martinsen Ånestad (guitar), as well as Atle Nymo (saxophones) and Kåre Nymark Jr. (trumpet). She has also been production manager for God kveld, Borge!, Sjel og Showtime and Ett glass til, and established her own production company Sweet Morning Music AS (2008). In 2010 Asbjørnsen contributed to the television series Maestro at NRK 1, and won the Musical Director competition. For her efforts in the production of The Producers at Oslo Nye Teater she was awarded the 2011 Komiprisen in the category best female artist, cabaret and comedy.[1]
Honors
- 2014: Gammleng-prisen in the Open class
Discography
- 2004: Eleven Nights And Two Early Mornings (Bonnier Amigo Music), produced by Per Husby
- 2005: Birdie Blues (UpNorth Discs), with Karin Krog as co-producer
- 2006: No Vil Eg Vake Med Deg]] (UpNorth Discs), a tribute to Monica Zetterlund, produced by Georg Wadenius
- 2008: Sound Your Horn (Sweet Morning Records), produced by Anders Aarum
- 2010: Never Ever Going Back (Sweet Morning Records), produced by Aarum/Smørdal
- 2011: Divin' At The Oceansound (Sweet Morning Music/Grappa)
- 2012: Månesjuk (Sweet Morning Music/Grappa)[2]
References
- ↑ Lundgaard, Hilde (2015-01-16). "Portrett Hilde Louise Asbjørnsen: Månesyk blondine" (in Norwegian). Aftenposten. Retrieved 2016-02-15.
- ↑ "Hilde Louise Asbjørnsen". Discography. Discogs.com. Retrieved 2016-02-15.
External links
- Official website
- Hilde Louise Asbjørnsen on Filmweb
- Asbjørnsen & Joh. website
- Hilde Louise at Myspace
- Hilde Louise at YouTube
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| Preceded by Hilde Marie Kjersem |
Recipient of the Open class Gammleng-prisen 2014 |
Succeeded by Trio Mediæval |