Torun Eriksen | |
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Background information | |
Born |
Lunde, Telemark |
January 8, 1977
Origin | Norway |
Genres | Jazz, soul, traditional Norwegian music |
Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | Childhood - present |
Labels | Jazzland |
Website | www |
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).