Bonnie has worked frequently and/or recorded with Jeremy Sawkins (Guitar), Fabian Hevia (Drums), Jonathan Zwartz (Bass), Craig Walters (Tenor & Soprano), Miroslav Bukovsky (Trumpet & Flugel Horn), Nicolas McBride (Drums), Hajime Niwa, Ryohei Komaki, Matt Gruebner, Steve Arie & Brett Hirst (Bass), Don Rader (trumpet & Flugel Horn), Graham Jesse (Sax & Flute), Casey Greene (Sax & Flute), Michael Bartolomei & Alister Spence (Keys), Zak Keith (Guitar), Palle Sollinger (Bass) and Par Jaktelius (Drums) Charlie Meadows (Guitar).
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Those admired; who DO inspire:
Carlos Antonio Jobim, Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett, Eliane Elais, Chet Baker, Jon Hassell, John Coltrane, Eivind Aarseet, Dianne Reeves, Jacky Terrasson, Billie Holiday, Bonnie Rait, Caecilie Norby, Herbie Hancock, Bob James, Jack DeJohnette, Pat Metheny, Michael Brecker, Wanderlust, Jeremy Sawkins, Simone, Shirley Horn, MeShell Ndegeocello, Karrin Allyson, Jacky Terrason, Sting, James Taylor, Anita O'Day, Esperanza Spalding, Anders Bercrantz, Monika Zetterlund, Christian McBride, Mark Murphy, Julie London, Bobby McFerran, Miles Davis, George Benson, Kurt Elling, Alister Spence, Egberto Gismonti.... and the list goes on.....
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Hazrat Inazat Kahn said "Religions have taught us that the origin of creation is sound. The music of the universe plays in the background of our lives. Our attraction to it shows that music is in the depth of our being. It is behind the working of the whole universe..."
Jimi Hendrix said: “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.”
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“Australian jazz chanteuse Bonnie J Jensen is one of a covey of new female jazz vocalists bringing a fresh perspective to the jazz culture. She joins the likes of America’s Norah Jones, Britain’s Claire Martin and Sweden’s Linda Pettersson in bringing a soft, sweet, sultry, soulful synapse to the jazz idiom.”
Voodoo Child Magazine, USA
“This is an experienced singer…and it’s the Diana Krall-like combination of innocence and sexy womanliness somewhere in the timbre of the voice that lets you know.”
Shane Nicols – www.allaboutjazz.com
Bonnie has earned her reputation as a unique and versatile singer, songwriter and pianist. Born in New Zealand but based in Australia for many years, she has also worked in a variety of musical situations internationally, frequently in Japan and Hong Kong. She has also performed at many Jazz Festivals with her Australian-based Quintet.
An acoustic-orientated jazz musician, Bonnie is an solid piano player and a sultry jazz singer with an extensive repertoire and a voice that moves effortlessly from swinging standards to smooth bossa, blues, pop and funk.
Bonnie released her debut album Lucky So & So in August 2001. This album quickly reached No.3 in the Australian Independent Jazz Charts. It was surpassed by her second release Blue Joy in 2004 that featured luminaries Don Rader (trumpet), Jeremy Sawkins (guitar) and Jon Zwartz (bass). Blue Joy rose to No.8 in Japan’s Swing Journal Jazz charts for the month of June 2004. It includes Bonnie’s popular original “Tokyo Skies”.
February 2007 marked the release of her third album The Sapphire Tree, a collection of songs she says was inspired by audiences’ reactions and the sounds of musicians she works with. This album is said to have a European sound and features the core musicians of the ARIA winning ensemble Wanderlust. “The Australian” lauded Bonnie's songwriting in their 2007 review of The Sapphire Tree: "… Jensen's title ballad, an original, displays a talent for both musical composition and poetic lyrics, evident too on "Neon Soliloquy": "Like a diamond in the river, as precious as the African rain, this glimpse of bliss will sustain you - again and again…"
Just drop by to say .............beauuutiful music, lovely voice and just being soooothed by your version of 'Creepin' LOVELY! Lots of Love from a sunny Basel, Switzerland.
Thanks for your warm comment on our music I have listened to your music with great pleasure - you have a wonderful voice and the music has got nerve and swing - excellent! Wish you all the best! haiku
Hi Bonnie, You like to travel as much as I do! - I saw you in KL a month ago (but couldn't stay long at Alexis). Hope you're enjoying Japan again. Regards, Sam McNally.
thank You for this request. I really like your style and singing.. but You are not just around the corner from me !..You should planning a tour to Europe !. ciao ciao. francesco.
