Tag Archives: Torstein Lofthus

Norwegian intensifying/neo-psychedelic/jazz-rock trio Elephant9 shaped in Oslo throughout the talents of keyboardist Ståle Storløkken (Supersilent), bass participant Nikolai Eilertsen (Nationwide Bank), and drummer Torstein Lofthus (Glowing). The instrumental group’s heady mixture of middle-’70s Mls Davis, Deep Crimson, and Medeski, Martin & Hardwood has drawn significant praise from both jazz and …

Norway’s Shining focus on a genre-hopping prog-jazz trend that is equivalent parts avant-garde jazz, experimental structure, power consumer electronics, progressive rock and roll, and extreme steel. Founded in Oslo by saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, in support of continuous member Jørgen Munkeby, the band’s music and outrageous theatrical live present advanced toward a …