Biography
Ingrid Jensen is a renowned jazz trumpeter whose career spans decades of influential performances and recordings. Born in North Vancouver, Jensen emerged as a leading voice in modern jazz, collaborating with top ensembles such as the Maria Schneider Orchestra and Terri Lyne Carrington’s Mosaic Project. Her artistry blends lyrical melodic lines with adventurous harmonic and rhythmic explorations, earning her persistent critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base.
Awards include the 1995 Juno Award for Vernal Fields and the Jazz Journalists Association Trumpeter of the Year in 2019. These honors reflect a career marked by curiosity, technical mastery, and a prolific output across leadership and collaboration projects.
Discography highlights span from Vernal Fields (1994) through Landings (2026, Newvelle Ten Collection). Notable collaborative projects include Infinitude (2016) with Christine Jensen and Invisible Sounds: For Kenny Wheeler (2018). The Ingrid Jensen Quartet continues this lineage with vibrant performances and new recordings that showcase Jensen’s distinctive trumpet voice and leadership.
Live performances by The Ingrid Jensen Quartet have graced major venues and festivals, reflecting Jensen’s standing in the jazz world. Recent activity includes tours and festival appearances in 2024–2026, with shows like a Denver, CO engagement at Dazzle on April 11, 2025, among others. The quartet’s live energy combines improvisational depth with accessible melodic storytelling, making it a compelling choice for audiences seeking thoughtful, high-caliber jazz.
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