Siril Malmedal Hauge & Kjetil Mulelid: I Remember Oranges

Norwegian jazz pianist and composer Kjetil Andre Mulelid was born on February 4th 1991, in Hurdal, Norway. In 2014, he completed his studies at the Jazz program at Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim. Thereafter, he has been active with such bands as Kjemile, Wako and others, as well as his own work with Kjetil Mulelid Trio and his duo with Siril Malmedal Hauge.

Hauge, a Norwegian jazz singer, was born on November 28th 1992. She was also educated on the jazz program at University of Science and Technology in Trondheim. In addition to heading projects such as Fieldfare and Wild Things Run Fast, she has collaberated with other bands and musicians. In 2010, she received the Norwegian Cultural Educational Council (dream scholarship). 

In recent years, Hauge and Mulelid have established themselves as prominent voices in the Norwegian music scene, with extensive touring, Spellmann nominations, and critically acclaimed releases, which have gained international attention. Hauge and Mulelid have made themselves known in the Norwegian music scene in recent years. With active touring, a Norwegian grammy award nomination, and several album releases praised by the worldwide press, they have distinguished themselves as a bold voice representing the Norwegian music in the 21st century. Since their studies in Trondheim, they have worked regularly together. Both together and individually, Hauge and Mulelid have become important artists of their generation.

The two musicians have collaborated in various constellations since 2013, performing at festivals and venues across Norway, including through Siril's solo project. On March 17th, 2023, their debut duo album Blues and Bells (Grappa) was released. In autumn 2022, Hauge and Mulelid formally established their duo and since then they have developed their distinctive interplay and musical language through concerts in countries such as Japan, China, South Korea, Portugal, France, Romania and Norway. As the recording of Mulelid and Haugh below illustrates, they are perfectly suited for one another.