Featuring ten immortal songs, made famous by artists such as Sarah Vaughan, Frank
Sinatra and Nina Simone, they are accompanied by three of Norway's most highly
acknowledged jazz and classical musicians, the songs are presented in a variety of intimate
duo, trio and quartet settings.
Since her recording debut in 2006, Elvira Nikolaisen has become one of the most
prominent and successful artists of her generation. Her first album, 'Quiet Exit', sold
50,000 copies and received three nominations for Spellemannsprisen, the Norwegian
ecqivalant of a Grammy. Songs such as "Love I Can't Defend" and "Egypt Song" have
become modern classics.
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