Christine Jensen is a composer, conductor, and saxophonist based in Montréal. She was awarded the Juno Award for Contemporary Jazz Album of the Year for her albums Treelines (2011) and Habitat (2014).
Name:
Christine Jensen
# of Albums:
Over time…at least 8 as a leader…many more as co-leader, composer and collaborator
Latest Album:
Harbour
Latest Single:
Fantasy On Blue
Latest Video:
Favourite musician growing up:
My older sister Ingrid (Jazz trumpeter)
Favourite musician now:
Carla Bley
Guilty pleasure song:
And So It Goes- Billy Joel
Live show ritual:
Deep breathing and long tones
EP or LP?
Oscar Peterson Night Train
Early bird or night owl?
Early bird
Road or studio?
Studio (so much magic gets done)
Any shows or albums coming up?
Promoting two albums: Day Moon- which just won the Juno for Best Jazz Album (solo), and Christine Jensen Jazz Orchestra – HARBOUR
Where can we follow you?
Rapid Fire Local Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
Fanny Bay Oyster Bar
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
Granville. Still has lots of intersections
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
Stanley Park
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
Frankies Jazz Club
What is your favourite music store in your city?
Massullo Music and Sanro for all things saxophone
