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Christine Jensen is an Associate Professor of Jazz Studies & Contemporary Media and Director of the Eastman Jazz Orchestra at the University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music. A renowned composer, arranger, and soprano saxophonist, she leads her own jazz orchestra and has received international acclaim. Her work includes Juno Award-winning albums Habitat (2014) and Treelines (2011), along with multiple commissions and conducting residencies across North America and Europe.
- Affiliations: Director, Canadian National Jazz Orchestra; former Artistic Director, Orchestre National Jazz de Montreal
- Collaborations: Performances with Jeremy Pelt, Phil Dwyer, Ben Monder, and others
Her research and teaching focus on jazz composition, orchestration, and ensemble performance. Jensen’s awards include SOCAN’s Hagood Hardy Jazz Composer Award (twice) and recognition in Downbeat magazine’s Critics’ Poll.
- Grants & Commissions: Extensive international commissions and residencies at institutions like Frost School of Music and University of Michigan
- Education: Mentors include Kenny Werner, Jim McNeely, and John Hollenbeck
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