Solveig Slettahjell (born 2 April 1971 in Bærum, Norway)[1] is a Norwegian jazz singer, known for her soulful, seductive voice.[2]
Solveig Slettahjell | |
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![]() Slettahjell at the Oslo Jazzfestival 2018 | |
Background information | |
Born | (1971-04-02) 2 April 1971 (age 51) Bærum, Akershus |
Origin | Norway |
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Labels | Curling Legs, ACT, Universal |
Website | www |
Slettahjell had her record debut with the album Slow Motion Orchestra (2003), contains jazz standards like "All the Way" and "My Heart Belongs to Daddy". It was released after festival appearance at Nattjazz 2002. For her second album, Silver (2004), her band took the name "Slow Motion Quintet". In 2005, they released Pixiedust.[2]
After working with a commission for Vossajazz Festiva (2009), she released the music on the acclaimed album Tarpan Seasons (2010).[3] In 2012 she acclaimed performance at "Oslo Jazz Festival" 2012 with Gregory Porter.[4]
Slettahjell collaborated with Tord Gustavsen and Sjur Miljeteig releasing the albums Natt I Betlehem (2008) and Arven (2013) including with Nils Økland. In 2011 she released the album Antology with Morten Qvenild and in 2015 the album Trail of Souls with Knut Reiersrud and the jazz ensemble In the Country.
Year | Personnel | Album | Label | Peak positions |
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2001 | Solveig Slettahjell | Slow Motion Orchestra | Curling Legs | – |
2004 | Solveig Slettahjell Slow Motion Quintet | Silver | Curling Legs[6] | 23 |
2005 | Solveig Slettahjell Slow Motion Quintet | Pixiedust | Curling Legs[6] | 25 |
2006 | Solveig Slettahjell Slow Motion Quintet | Good Rain | Curling Legs (, ACT) | 28 |
2007 | Solveig Slettahjell Slow Motion Quintet | Domestic Songs | Curling Legs (, ACT) | 30 |
2008 | Solveig Slettahjell with Tord Gustavsen and Sjur Miljeteig | Natt I Betlehem | Kirkelig Kulturverksted | 5 |
2009 | Solveig Slettahjell Slow Motion Orchestra | Tarpan Seasons | Universal | 5 |
2011 | Solveig Slettahjell (with Morten Qvenild) | Antologie | Universal | 6 |
2013 | Solveig Slettahjell (with Tord Gustavsen, Sjur Miljeteig and Nils Økland) | Arven | Universal | 5 |
2015 | Solveig Slettahjell and Knut Reiersrud with In the Country | Trail of Souls | ACT | - |
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Preceded by Atomic |
Recipient of the Jazz Spellemannprisen 2004 |
Succeeded by |
Preceded by | Recipient of the Radka Toneff Memorial Award 2005 |
Succeeded by Arve Henriksen |
Preceded by Ingebrigt Håker Flaten |
Recipient of the Kongsberg Jazz Award 2005 |
Succeeded by Håvard Wiik |
Preceded by No Jazz award |
Recipient of the Jazz Gammleng-prisen 2011 |
Succeeded by |
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