Torun Eriksen

Torun Eriksen
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Background information
Born	(1977-01-08) January 8, 1977 Lunde, Telemark
Origin	Norway
Genres	Jazz, soul, traditional Norwegian music
Occupation(s)	Musician, composer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	Childhood - present
Labels	Jazzland
Website	www.toruneriksen.no

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)