Torun Eriksen
Norwegian jazz singer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Torun Eriksen (born 8 January 1977 in Lunde, Telemark) is a Norwegian jazz singer,[1] whose musical talents first came to prominence as a music student at high school in Norway.
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Born | (1977-01-08) January 8, 1977 (age 47) Lunde, Telemark, Norway |
Genres | Jazz, Norwegian music |
Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Labels | Jazzland |
Website | toruneriksen |
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Eriksen was born in Lunde, Telemark. 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.[2]