Totti Bergh • I Hear A Symphony

 

Biography
by AllMusic
b. 5 December 1935, Oslo, Norway. Before choosing the tenor saxophone he had played clarinet, having been attracted to jazz by hearing records. By the early 50s he was active in jazz groups in Norway and late in the decade played on cruise ships on the line plying between Norway and New York. In New York he was able to advance his awareness of jazz by hearing top-flight musicians at first hand. Nevertheless, by 1962, with jazz gigs few and far between, he went into industry, working as finance manager for a British company’s Norwegian office. He continued to play jazz whenever possible, accompanying visiting British and American musicians. He also regularly accompanied his wife, singer Laila Dalseth, leading a regular quintet. In 1990, Bergh again became a full-time professional musician. Alone and with Dalseth, he has toured Scandinavia, the USA and the Far East, playing clubs, concerts and festivals. Among artists with whom he has worked are George Masso, Al Cohn, Louis Stewart and Plas Johnson. A fine, sensitive interpreter of ballads, and a solid, straight-ahead swinger, Bergh’s playing deserves attention. His accompaniment to his wife’s singing is also exemplary. He plays with a full, breathy sound, phrasing elegantly and with understanding.
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Biografía
por AllMusic
b. 5 de diciembre de 1935, Oslo, Noruega. Antes de elegir el saxofón tenor había tocado el clarinete, atraído por el jazz al escuchar discos. A principios de los años 50 participaba activamente en grupos de jazz en Noruega y, a finales de la década, tocaba en cruceros de la línea que hacía la ruta entre Noruega y Nueva York. En Nueva York pudo avanzar en su conocimiento del jazz al escuchar de primera mano a músicos de primera fila. Sin embargo, en 1962, ante la escasez de actuaciones de jazz, se dedicó a la industria, trabajando como director financiero de la oficina noruega de una empresa británica. Siguió tocando jazz siempre que le fue posible, acompañando a músicos británicos y estadounidenses de visita. También acompañaba regularmente a su mujer, la cantante Laila Dalseth, al frente de un quinteto regular. En 1990, Bergh volvió a ser músico profesional a tiempo completo. Solo y con Dalseth, ha realizado giras por Escandinavia, EE.UU. y Extremo Oriente, tocando en clubes, conciertos y festivales. Entre los artistas con los que ha trabajado se encuentran George Masso, Al Cohn, Louis Stewart y Plas Johnson. Bergh es un intérprete fino y sensible de baladas, y un sólido músico de swing directo, que merece atención. Su acompañamiento al canto de su esposa es también ejemplar. Toca con un sonido pleno y respirado, fraseando con elegancia y comprensión.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/totti-bergh-mn0000743970/biography


Tracklist
1 - In A Sentimental Mood 4:33
2 - My Funny Valentine 4:07
3 - God Bless The Child 5:42
4 - I Hear A Rhapsody 3:46
5 - Emily 4:56
6 - Willow Weep For Me 7:01
7 - I'll Never Be The Same 4:07
8 - Sophisticated Lady 4:54
9 - Yesterdays 4:25
10 - 'Tis Autumn 5:05


Credits:
    Bass – Terje Venaas
    Drums – Egil Johansen (tracks: 2, 3, 4, 9), Ole Jacob Hansen (tracks: 1, 5 to 8, 10)
    Engineer [Recording & Remix] – Tore Tambs Lyche
    Liner Notes – Randi Hultin
    Photography By – Bjørn Petersen
    Piano – Egil Kapstad (tracks: 2, 3, 4, 9), Per Husby (tracks: 1, 5 to 8, 10)
    Producer – Bjørn Petersen
    Tenor Saxophone – Totti Bergh

Notes
Recorded June 4. 5. & August 20. (track 2 to 4, 9) 1985

Label: Gemini Records (7) – GMCD 48
Country: Norway
Released: 1988
Genre: Jazz
https://www.discogs.com/release/7605126-Totti-Bergh-I-Hear-A-Rhapsody

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