Silje Nergaard grew up in the Norwegian town of Hamar where she fell in love with the music of , and . She made her debut at the age of sixteen and thirty years later, the blonde singer is still vigorously on the road. Chain Of Days sounds a bit less jazzy than we are used to from Nergaard, but the singer has found the perfect balance between soul, cool jazz and singer / songwriter pop. It produces
… a sound that is as relaxed as it is distinguished. Notable songs are the opening track Buckle Her Shoe which has a bit of a roosty accent and The Dance Floor, a duet with Kurt Elling who gives the song a bittersweet twist with his jagged voice. Other songs don't really stand out, but thanks to Silje's honeyed voice (without a trace of a Norwegian accent) listening to Chain Of Days is a pleasant experience. (PdK)more
