Career
Hole is constantly touring and recording albums alongside some of Norways finest jazz musicians, as one of the most sought after bass players of his generation in Norway. John Kelman, of All About Jazz, stated: "Hole possesses a deep-in-the-gut tone not unlike Arild Andersen", and he is often collaborating with Norwegian folk music related musicians, combining traditional music with elements of contemporary jazz. His main project since 2005 is, in addition to different projects with Karl Seglem.
Most recently he has replaced Mats Eilertsen in Tord Gustavsen Quartet (2014).
This collaboration took him first to, later Eberson Funk Ensemble. After his graduation, Hole has worked full-time as a musician in various ensembles, like Karl Seglem Acoustic Quartet, Østerdalsmusikken and
The latter has been his main project - alongside his more American influenced jazzand popular oriented work with Norwegian guitarist Jon Eberson (most notably in the band ). Sigurd recently joined Tord Gustavsens quartet, replacing as the groups new bass player.
Hole is also a composer and music arranger.
His string arrangements have been played all over Norway in concerts with, by musicians from orchestras such as the Bodø Sinfonietta, the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra and Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra. He has also arranged music for the Norwegian Radio Orchestra. He also contributes as composer to
In addition to his artistic work, Hole teaches bass, ensembles and improvisation at the Norwegian Academy of Music.
He also teaches bass at the Agder University College.