Torstein Lofthus
Norwegian drummer and composer active in jazz and pop.
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Torstein Lofthus (born 10 March 1977) is a Norwegian drummer and composer who has played with bands like elephant9, Red Kite, the Mathias Eick Band, and the trio Eberson/Zanussi/Lofthus. He was also a member of Shining. A busy studio musician, he frequently drums in TV house bands, including for "Hver gang vi møtes."
Background
Lofthus finished his master's at the Norwegian Academy of Music in spring 2006 and now lives in Oslo, touring Norway and Europe with various artists. He has taught at the Norwegian Academy of Music and the University of Agder (Faculty of Fine Arts). His studio and stage collaborators include Vamp, Jarle Bernhoft, Oslo Gospel Choir, Mathias Eick, Marit Larsen, Odd Nordstoga, Maria Mena, Kurt Nilsen, Torun Eriksen, Bertine Zetlitz, Silje Nergaard, Eivind Aarset, D'Sound, Noora Noor, The Norwegian Radio Orchestra, Jon Eberson, and Per Zanussi.
He has worked with Shining, elephant9, Red Kite, Chrome Hill, Jørn Øien Trio, Liarbird, Garness, Søyr, Morten Halle, Beady Belle, Damp, Maria Solheim, and Papangu. In 2010 he won the Spellemannprisen in the Jazz category for the album Walk the Nile with Elephant9. The following year he received the Spellemannprisen as Innovator of the Year with Shining. In 2015 he was awarded the Gammleng-prisen in the studio musician category.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was Torstein Lofthus born?
Torstein Lofthus was born on 10 March 1977 in Øystese, Hordaland, Norway.
When was Torstein Lofthus active?
Torstein Lofthus has been active since 1987.
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