Torun Eriksen
Jazz singer

Torun Eriksen

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Jazz singer
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8 January 1977(Lunde, Nome, Telemark, Eastern Norway)
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Torun Eriksen (born 8 January 1977 in Lunde, Telemark, Norway) is a Norwegian Jazz singer, whose musical talents first came to prominence as a music student at high school in Norway. From the age of six, she sang in various gospel choirs, and by the age of 19 had become a featured soloist. With a background steeped in soul, jazz, pop, and through her choral experience she began writing her first compositions. A major influence was the world of jazz standards via the Real Book. After moving to Oslo in 1997, she enrolled at the «Norwegian Institute for Stage and Studio» (NISS).

Musicians

  • David Wallumrød (keyboards)
  • Kjetil Steensnæs (steel guitar, vocals)
  • Kjetil Dalland (bass)
  • Andreas Bye (drums)

Discography

  • 2003: Glittercard (Jazzland)
  • 2005: Prayers & Observations (Jazzland)
  • 2010: Passage (Jazzland)
  • 2013: Visits (Jazzland), with David Wallumrød (keyboards), Audun Erlien (bass) and Ola Hultgren (drums)
  • 2016: Grand White Silk (Jazzland)