AN EVENING IN PRAGUE - PJRCD 111

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PJRCD 111

Conductor: Mario Klemens

All music-arrangements by Egil Kapstad

Musicians:

The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra

Hilde Hefte vocal

Egil Kapstad piano

Nisse Sandström tenor sax

Bjørn Alterhaug double bass

Eyvind Wahlen drums

Recorded at Smecky Studio

Mixet at Rainbow Studio.

Producer: Hilde Hefte

 

Cover design: Alf Solbakken

Photos: Alf Solbakken

USA: The Live Radio Show "Here's to your good health" hosted by Dr. Harris Stratyner: "What a beautiful, beautiful CD"

Fantastic reviews at Jazz.com  "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 utilizes space to enhance rather than 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 Click to read more>>

No. 3 in the largest newspaper Dagbladet "Best productions 2007"

WONDERFUL - HAD TO BE REPRINTED AFTER ONLY 14 DAYS ON THE MARKET. :-)

NRK (National Broadcasting Company) Jazz departement: "GRAND"

"With their musical evening in Prague Hilde Hefte and Egil Kapstad place themselves quietly and calm in the world-elite-class." (...)"This is how far the 20th century came, they've said it all, everything is now said." Erliing Wicklund NRK

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TV2: "Wonderful evenings in Prague" Tor Hammerø

The Jazz Express (Jazz Radio) - Queensland, Australia: "Hilde...How can I thank you...sublime music  enviable musicians, the best European CD I've heard all year... glad I had to wait!!! If you love sultry ballads Hilde Hefte will melt your heart".

The newspaper Aftenposten: "Peacefulnes in body and soul". "Hilde is singing with gentle authority!"

The newspaper Dagbladet:    A treasure.

Rest your soul by listening to Hilde Hefte. Jazz and strings reaches a higher level and Hilde Hefte has never sung better. Click for the review (only in Norwegian)>>

The newspaper Bergens Tidende: "Exquisite"

The newspaper Fvn: Quiet and soft

The newspaper Rana Blad: "So beautiful that the winter melts away"

The newspaper Lillehammer Byavis: 6 out of 6 stars "Heavenly peace..."

The online newspaper Vol: A PLEASURE. "Hilde hefte is a low voices singer, who suits this big format." (...) "She’s in the same league as jazz singers like Helen Merrill and Shirley Horn." Click for the review (only in Norwegian)>>

"Right from the start, listening to the first track, Johnny Mandel's beautiful composition "Close Enough For Love", I can tell that I am listening to a production extra-ordinaire. Gorgeous jazz-ballads, a very beautiful cover, even the CD is a piece of art". Kyrre Rosenvinge  Click for the review (only in Norwegian)>>