CHRISTINE JENSEN

Born: 1970, Nanaimo, British Columbia
Education: McGill University (B.A and M.A. jazz performance)

Influenced by:
Chopin, Kenny Wheeler, Wayne Shorter

Key Moments in her Career:
Starting to play with sister Ingrid Jensen in the 1990s
Banff Workshop, where she performed her music with Kenny Wheeler

Musical style:
”contemporary jazz harmony with a big nod to tradition”- Christine

Quotes:
”an original voice on the international jazz scene… [and] one of Canada’s most compelling composers,” - Mark Miller of the Globe and Mail

“She’s rapidly developing into a major force … as a player and as a writer.” - Scott Yanow

Links to videos

Christine talks about her composing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_RQPLEq8A4

Jazzahead concert 2014 in Germany
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8yvf13XUHo

More resources and information about each composer are found at
Mary Lou Williams
Geri Allen
Carla Bley
Christine Jensen