Lars Horntveth is a prominent Norwegian composer, multi-instrumentalist, and the driving force behind several influential musical projects. Born on March 5, 1980, in Tønsberg, Norway, Horntveth has made a distinctive mark in the world of experimental and contemporary music. He is perhaps best known as one of the main members and founders of the avant-garde jazz band Jaga Jazzist, a group that gained international acclaim for its eclectic blend of jazz, electronic, and post-rock elements.

His solo career is equally noteworthy, marked by an adventurous and boundary-pushing approach to composition. Horntveth's solo releases include the album "Pooka" (2004), which showcases his skill as a multi-instrumentalist and his penchant for crafting atmospheric pieces with a cinematic quality. Following this, he released "Kaleidoscopic" (2007), an album that further explored his flair for rich, orchestral arrangements and intricate layers of sound. "Joker" (2019) saw Horntveth weaving intricate soundscapes, while his most recent release, "Gleaming Through" (2020), continues this trend with lush textures and introspective melodies that reflect his continued evolution as a musician and composer. Horntveth's work consistently reveals a unique blend of the serene with the complex, inviting listeners into his imagistic and sonorous world.