Waltz For Lilli (released 2014 in Oslo, Norway by Øra Fonogram – OF034) is the debut solo album by the saxophonist Hanna Paulsberg, as "Hanna Paulsberg Concept".
Reception The review by Fredrik Wandrup of the Norwegian newspaper Dagbladet awarded the album 5 stars (dice), and the reviewer Ian Mann of the Jazz Mann awarded the album 4 stars
Review The harmonies between the energetic piano by the Swede Oscar Grönberg, and the secure saxophone of Paulsberg, characterize the album. All the compositions are made by Paulsberg, and the music is incessantly in motion, driving dynamics, but carefully lifted by the rhythm section, Hans Hulbækmo (drums) and Trygve Waldemar Fishing (bass).
All About Jazz critique John Kelman, in his review of Paulsberg's album Waltz For Lilli states: ... Despite Paulsen finding herself in a multiplicity of contexts, her allegiance to the jazz tradition is abundantly clear with Hanna Paulsberg Concept (HPC), also featuring three other recognition-worthy young Scandinavians. Waltz for Lilli is many things, but one of them is that it swings—and when it swings, it swings hard...
Track listing All compositions by Hanna Paulsberg
Recorded in Øra Studio 12–14 January 2012
Personnel Hanna Paulsberg - saxophone Trygve Waldemar Fiske - double bass Oscar Grönberg - piano Hans Hulbækmo - drums
Credits Cover design – Heida Karine Johannesdottir Mobeck & Leiv Aspèn Mastering – Jo Ranheim Mixing – Jostein Ansnes Photography (cover) – Johannes Selvaag Photography (inside) – Andreas Hansson
Notes Mastered by Jo Ranheim in Redroom studios Recorded in Øra Studio 12–14 January 2012 Rights Society: n©b
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