John Jensen performs with the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra and recently made a historic tour to Egypt, which included performances at the Giza Pyramids and at both the Cairo and Alexandria Opera Houses. John has been a featured performer at the White House, the Corcoran Art Gallery in Washington DC, and the Kennedy Center. John has performed with the McCoy Tyner Big Band and has been featured alongside Urbie Green, Milt Hinton, Stephanie Nakasian, Hod O'Brien and Danny Gatton to name just a few. He performs frequently with his quartet for concerts, clubs and private parties in the metropolitan DC area and throughout the East Coast. He has been featured at jazz parties throughout the USA. Additionally, he was lead trombonist and a featured soloist with the United States Navy Band Commodores for 12 years. John played for 10 years with John Previti's "Mingus/Monk Tribute Band" and also is featured with the group Chaise Lounge.
Shifting Views is the name of John's most recent recording. Recorded on the Patuxent Records label this CD features a sterling rhythm section and the saxophone of Bruce Swaim.
Homecoming is an earlier recording of John's. In the tradition of a "blowing date" Jensen and bandmates Hod O'Brien on piano and bassist Steve Gilmore play great tunes from the American songbook. Additional players on this recording include drummer Brooks Tegler, percussionist Seguito Turner and guitarist Steve Abshire.
John maintains a busy schedule as a performer and teacher. He conducts clinics on the trombone, improvisation and careers in the business of music.
John has been involved with a number of recording projects, including multi-percussionist Tom Teasley's latest CD entitled "Painting Time" featuring John on Double bell euphonium, conch shells, didgeridoo as well as trombone.
John has done extensive recording studio work for radio and television commercials, music publication houses and film sound tracks. He maintains a busy schedule as a performer and teacher. He conducts clinics on the trombone, improvisation and careers in the business of music.