From 1981-87, Sidsel worked as singer and co-writer in Jon Eberson
Group. Together they released five CDs and won two Norwegian "Grammy" awards.
From 1989: Sidsel signed to the German label ECM Records, where she
released two solo CDs - "So I Write" (1990) and "Exile" (1994) which won her
much critical acclaim internationally. Both CDs in collaboration with Django
Bates, Jon Christensen and Nils Petter Molvær, plus additional musicians on
"Exile" David Darling and Bugge Wesseltoft.
From 1993: Duo with
keyboardist Bugge Wesseltoft, released three CDs - "Nightsong" (1994), "Duplex
Ride" (1998), both on Curling Legs/ACT - and "Out here. In there"
(Jazzland/Universal, 2002). They received the Norwegian "Grammy" for ”Duplex
Ride” and ”Out here. In there”.
1995-1999: Free improvising vocal trio
ESE, together with Elin Rosseland and Eldbjørg Raknes. The trio wrote
commissioned pieces for Vossa Jazz 1996, NRK 1997 and released the CD "GACK"
(Jazzland/Kemistri 1999).
2000-2002: Solo project "Undertow" (Jazzland
Rec. 2000), together with Audun Kleive, Patrick Shaw Iversen, Roger Ludvigsen,
Bugge Wesseltoft and Nils Petter Molvær. Nominated for the Norwegian ”Grammy”
2000. Extensive touring in Norway and Europe. New line-up from 2002: Christian
Wallumrød – keys and Jan Bang – live sampling and treatment.
Tours /
festivals in Europe, Great Britain, Canada and China.
2002 - : Duo
collaboration with Christian Wallumrød. First cd release: ”Merriwinkle
(Jazzland/Universal 2004) in collaboration with Helge Sten (alias Deathprod).
From 1999: Collaboration with reknowned contemporary music composer Rolf
Wallin. Soloist and co-composer in the one-woman-opera "Lautleben" (performed at
Ultima 1999, Festspillene in Bergen 2000, Stockholm 2001 and in UK, 2001).
2000: Wrote music for Runi Langum´s film "Expedition".
Sidsel
has fronted a number of her own groups and worked with a large number of
Norwegian and international jazz musicians. She has worked within a wide range
of musical genres, including contemporary music, multimedia performances, -
soloed with choir and symphonic music, - collaborated with other Norwegian poets
and worked extensively with the voice as solo instrument.
Sidsel has
written music for several theatre-and dance-performances since 1990, been
festival composer for Molde Int. Jazz festival 1993, Bergen "Nattjazz" 2002 -
toured and participated in festivals in Scandinavia, Europe, Great Britain,
Canada, China and Japan. She has been awarded several Norwegian Music Awards,
among others 4 Norwegian ”Grammies”, the "Buddy Award" 2001 (Norwegian Jazz
Association´s highest award) as well as being nominated for The Nordic Council
Music Award 2000. She has released 14 records and participated as sidewoman on a
number of other releases. Sidsel also teaches at The Norwegian State Academy of
Music.
Title Year Rec.company
Merriwinkle
2004 Jazzland/Universal
Out here. In there. 2002 Jazzland/Universal
Undertow 2000 Jazzland/Universal
Gack 1999 Jazzland/Kemistri
Duplex
Ride 1998 Curling Legs/ACT
Nightsong 1994 Curling Legs/ACT
Exile 1994
ECM Records
So I write 1990 ECM Records
Born in the heart of Jazzland at an early age, the Jazzlander found words within music and music within words. Raised by his parents in a small village, they eventually would lower him in a big city. It was there that his unique gifts were recognised, and he was imprisoned within the confines of the Jazzland website. It is here that he unleashes his views of music, and calls on those with the ability to hear to listen.
From 1989: Sidsel signed to the German label ECM Records, where she
released two solo CDs - "So I Write" (1990) and "Exile" (1994) which won her
much critical acclaim internationally. Both CDs in collaboration with Django
Bates, Jon Christensen and Nils Petter Molvær, plus additional musicians on
"Exile" David Darling and Bugge Wesseltoft. 
