David Torn

The Profile

American guitarist, composer and producer known for experimental, electronically processed guitar work across jazz, ambient and fusion contexts.

Collaborated with Mark Isham, Tony Levin and Bill Bruford on Cloud About Mercury; noted for extensive use of effects, looping and studio electronics; leader of albums including Cloud About Mercury, Prezens and only sky.

The available DeBaser review celebrates David Torn's visionary, electronically processed guitar work on Cloud About Mercury. It highlights major collaborators (Mark Isham, Tony Levin, Bill Bruford) and frames the music as a hybrid of jazz, fusion, ambient and rock. The review uses utopia as a metaphor for Torn's inventive music.