WINTER TOUR 2025

NORDIC NOIR

The Norwegian jazz powerhouse of singer Hilde Louise Asbjørnsen and pianist Anders Aarum present the core of their work. Two exclusive sets of rhythm, elegance and mesmerizing melodies - crisp

and dark as a Scandinavian thriller. Their latest albums were released on Ozella Music in Germany.

Anders Aarum Trio with «Shakin Our Souls»(2018) and «Oslo Puzzle» (2023), and Hilde Louise Asbjørnsen with «Red Lips, Knuckles and Bones»(2019) and «A Swing Of Its Own» (2023). Asbjørnsen & Aarums duo album «Movies & Stories Like This» was released in Europe in 2022 to great reviews.

"Eine wundervolle musikalische Liebeserklärung an die Liebe. In der heutigen Zeit sollte man diese CD den ganzen Tag spielen…Danke liebe Hilde Louise Asbjørnsen und Anders Aarum! Unbedingt anhören!»

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Nordic Noir gives you the essence of classic swing, the driving bass, the syncopated dance rhythms and the vibrant solos, but adds a darker, poetic sensibility. Nordic Noir presents two concerts in one: Hilde Louises poetic universe and the eclectic Anders Aarum Trio with Jens Fossum on the bass and Hermund Nygård on drums.

Meet the Musicians

Hilde Louise Asbjornsen: The National Jazz stage in Norway describes Hilde Louise as «The great performer known for her finely balanced humor and darkness, wit and energy", and by the press as "two parts Monroe and one part Holiday".

Anders Aarum: The Norwegian pianist and composer, known from numerous albums and international collaborations like Sonny Simmons and Leroy Jones, is your typical atypical Norwegian jazz musician, knowing no musical boundaries.

Hermund Nygård: One of the most popular jazz drummers in Norway, having worked with numerous artists both in Norway and internationally. He has collaborated on several occasions in the twice Grammy nominated band Sharp 9 with Staffan William-Olsson.

Jens Fossum: He studied for a master's degree in jazz performance at the University of Miami. Back home he has contributed on several Grammy nominated jazz recordings and bandconstellations, recently with Georg "Jojje" Wadenius in WOW.

Listen to this selection of songs, from Hilde Louise and Anders Aarum original catalog, which will be performed by Nordic Noir.