Torun Eriksen

Torun Eriksen
Background information
Origin Oslo
Genres Jazz, soul, Norwegian music
Years active Childhood - present
Labels Jazzland
Website www.toruneriksen.no

Torun Eriksen is a Norwegian singer,[1] 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 into the Norwegian Institute for Stage and Studio (NISS).

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References

  1. ^ Asker, Cecilie (7 February 2006). [Torun Eriksen "Grensebrytende"] (in Norwegian). Aftenposten. Torun Eriksen. Retrieved 1 May 2011. 

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