Steinar Karlsen
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Steinar Karlsen is a Norwegian guitarist and composer of instrumental music with elements from folk music, rock, contemporary and jazz. He has released seven albums since 2011; his 2015 album Tur was called "one of the best instrumental releases of the year" by Vintage Guitar.[1]
Karlsen is from Eikefjord, Norway. He is now living in Vangdal in Hardanger. Beside his solo career he also plays with the band Good Time Charlie (since 2003)[2][3] and Hot Little Mama.[4][5] Among his influences he cites Ry Cooder, Julian Lage, Béla Bartók, Terje Rypdal and Kenny Burrell.