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Norge, Sverige odder Danmark???

Joao | Lisboa Portugal | 09/12/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Doesn't even matter where this lady comes from (though I think she's Norwegian).

Has anyone noticed the enormous quantity of people that are devoted to Jazz in Scandinavia? What's their secret? Well, listening to Silje or Lisa Ekdahl may help you understand.

Mainly a cover album (except songs 1, 6 and 9), and we're all tired of cover-albuns-and-pretty-young-ladies-with-above-the-average-voice-that-make-us-feel-a-bit-better-whilst-listening-to-their-CD's-and-that-sing-jazz-because-it's-intellectually-respected-as-is-renowned. Sorry, not the case, Silje is somehow exquisit and original when singing and interpreting. It's a tough call to try and cover Billie Holiday or Cole Porter. She takes it quite good and, again, that bit above the average that justifies buying this album. She won't classify as diva (why not?) but she certainly won't be left to just accompany you whilst cooking or reading a good book (though I do recommend for these uses also). She stands well above the average as her songs are also pretty elevating and inspirational. If you're looking for bedazzlement, you may buy this album, but beware: it's not an easy one, though it consists mainly of covers.



For mor information: www.siljenergaard.com"

Smooth, very smooth indead...

Ricardo Sanchez Leong | Macau, Macau SAR (at this moment) | 03/20/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I regret that I have not discovered this voice earlier while I was still living in Norway. But I really hate myself for missing her concert at Macau...a personal note.
Her music might be a little too light for a lot of hardcore jazz fans, but it's nonetheless (if not more) as expressive as others in the same genre. It is a form of expression without the usual yelling, screaming (hint, hint, Mariah Carey). I would not go as far as trashing "come away with me", but i'd definitely set this one at the first spot in my cd player.
The unfortunate thing is that there's NO Silje Nergaard's sample music file at amazon.com. It's rather difficult to spread her voice to world without the support form branded label as "blue note". Well, nuff said, a must buy."

A different type of Diva

Ricardo Sanchez Leong | 02/19/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you're like me and tire of the so-called diva's who express emotions by screeching endlessly up and down the scales then Silje is the ideal antidote. It's great to hear a voice which can convey sentiments with subtlety. This is particularly impressive when one considers Silje's first language is Norwegian. She obviously has a deep understanding and feel for this music genre. All of the tracks sound very polished in keeping with her beautifully clear voice. From the little I know of her it is obvious she has spent some time developing her style and direction. After buying this CD I immediately bought her latest 'At First Light'. This is also a triumph as Silje combines well with lyricist Mike McGurk to compose all but one of the tracks on this CD. Defiitely a must-play when you have some friends around for dinner."