Rise

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“RISE is an album with real substance, from a singer who’s not afraid of complicated time signatures, and who’s willing to take on what some might consider a repertoire with overall a substantial degree of difficulty. In the process Jensen has provided the backing musicians with compositions that are great to play on, and which bring out the best from some of the finest musicians in the country. There are beautiful improvisations from various players on virtually every track. A lot of work and thought, much more than usual, has gone into this album, in terms of repertoire, arrangements, and improvisations. The result is an outstanding album which I feel should find overwhelming favour with the discriminating jazz audience.”

Eric Myers, Australian Jazz Museum Magazine, Nov ’25

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SHIMMER features an exciting selection of jazz standards, re-worked pop tunes and originals. It glows with a contemporary feel and features the cream of the Australian Jazz scene. The whole album swings and includes more than a hint of a Latin flavour.

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Described by the South China Post as “A vocal and instrumental tour de force… The brilliant musicianship of her band compliments Bonnie’s soulful interpretations and unique approaches to her diverse selection of songs, including three engaging originals.”

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In 2004, the Australian Financial Review stated, “Jensen is that rarest of things in Australian singers – a full blooded, grown up sexy woman unafraid to let her passions and eroticism inform her music in a sophisticated way, beyond the usual raunchy, bluesy stuff.”

Blue Joy is a  soulful blend of jazz-treated covers, standards and originals. Blue Joy was No. 8 in JAPAN – in Swing Journal’s (vocal) charts in 2004.