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Ingrid Jensen was born on January 12, 1966 in North Vancouver, British Columbia but grew up Nanaimo, Canada. She began playing trumpet as a child and after receiving several scholarship offers she matriculated through Malaspina University and Berklee School of Music.

In her early days Jensen played in the New York subways on her way to establish herself as a leader and soloist. Since her rise to prominence on the jazz scene she has signed, recorded and released albums with Enja, Justin Time, Universal and Artist Share.

She has been nominated for several Juno Awards, winning one with her first release, Vernal Fields with featuring Lenny White, George Garzone and Larry Grenadier. Ingrid spends much of her time touring with her own projects and playing with the Grammy award winning Maria Schneider Jazz Orchestra. Ingrid also guests at prestigious universities around the world and occasionally performs with her sister, saxophonist Christine Jensen.

She has performed with a wide array of musicians including but not limited to Steve Wilson, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Gary Bartz, Bob Berg, Terri Lyne Carrington, Geoffrey Keezer, Chris Connor, Clark Terry, Frank Wess, Dr. Billy Taylor and the DIVA Big Band.

Trumpeter and Flugelhornist Ingrid Jensen has performed with Corrine Bailey Rae on Saturday Night Live, has backed comedian Denis Leary and continues to perform, record and tour.

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