Torun Eriksen

Torun Eriksen is a renowned singer, composer, lyricist, and recording artist with a career spanning over two decades. With seven solo albums released under Jazzland Recordings, she has gained widespread recognition in both Norwegian and European jazz, collaborating with a variety of artists. Recently, she was honored with the Southern Norway Jazz Center's Musician Award and the prestigious Radka Toneff Memorial Prize.

Her debut album, Glittercard, was released in Norway in the fall of 2003 on Bugge Wesseltoft’s esteemed label, Jazzland Recordings, followed by its international release the next year. The album received critical acclaim, with reviews praising her as a “formidable presence” (Mosnes, Dagbladet) and “the voice of the year on the jazz scene” (Helgheim, Dagsavisen). Since then, Torun Eriksen has consistently captivated audiences with new music that blends a distinct sound and deeply personal songwriting.

Currently, Torun is touring and performing her latest album, Fastlandet. In addition to her performing career, she is a dedicated educator, serving as a Professor of Vocal and Songwriting at the University of Agder.