Monica Zetterlund

Swedish singer and actress (1937-2005)

Born: 20 September 1937
Hagfors parish
Died: 12 May 2005
Johannes parish
Country: Sweden
Active: 1958–
Record labels: Philips Records
Discography: 24 albums

Biography

Monica Zetterlund was a jazz musician who played voice. Monica Zetterlund was born on 20 September 1937 in Hagfors parish and died on 12 May 2005 in Johannes parish. The music is usually filed under jazz and vocal jazz. Record labels: Philips Records. The discography here lists 24 albums, from “Swedish Sensation” (1958) to “Monica Zetterlund på Berns 1964” (2016). Honours include Guldbagge Awards (1972) and Cornelis Vreeswijk scholarship.

Monica Zetterlund (born Eva Monica Nilsson; 20 September 1937 – 12 May 2005) was a Swedish jazz singer and actress. She represented represented Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 1963 with the jazz ballad "En gång i Stockholm" ("Once Upon a Time in Stockholm"). Through her lifetime, she starred in over 10 Swedish film productions and recorded over 20 studio albums. She gained international fame through her collaborative album with Bill Evans, Waltz for Debby.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Swedish Sensation 1958 · Columbia Ahh! Monica! 1962 · Philips Make Mine Swedish Style 1964 · Philips Waltz for Debby 1964 · Philips Monica Zetterlund 1967 · Philips Chicken Feathers 1972 · SR Records Folk som har sånger kan inte dö 1976 · YTF It Only Happens Every Time 1978 · EMI Holiday for Monica 1983 · Phontastic Monica Z 1989 Varsamt 1991 Nu är det skönt att leva 1992 · EMI Sweet Georgie Fame 1992 · Philips Topaz 1993 · RCA International For Lester and Billie 1994 · Phontastic The Lost Tapes @ Bell Sound Studios NYC 1996 · RCA Victor Det Finns Dagar 1997 · RCA Monica Zetterlund Sjunger Olle Adolphson 1999 · Phontastic Bill Remembered (A Tribute To Bill Evans) 2000 · BMG Sweden O vad en liten gumma kan gno 2001 · Universal Music AB Ohh! Monica! 2001 · Universal På Café Katalin Torsdag 14 September 1989 2006 · Live · Gazell Sista gången du var med 2006 · Live · National Monica Zetterlund på Berns 1964 2016 · Live · Vax Records

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Albums where Monica Zetterlund is credited as a sideman

1991	Bill Evans & Monica Zetterlund — Bill Evans & Monica Zetterlund	vocals
1998	This Is All I Ask — Niels‐Henning Ørsted Pedersen	vocals
2009	Lund 1975, Helsinki 1970 — Bill Evans	vocals

Awards

1972 Guldbagge Awards
Cornelis Vreeswijk scholarship

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Monica Zetterlund play?

Monica Zetterlund is known for playing voice.

When and where was Monica Zetterlund born?

Monica Zetterlund was born 20 September 1937 in Hagfors parish.

What are Monica Zetterlund's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Swedish Sensation (1958), Ahh! Monica! (1962), Make Mine Swedish Style (1964), Waltz for Debby (1964) and Monica Zetterlund (1967).

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