Music

Below is a brief showcase of released albums and some of my bands. There's also some previously unreleased music  —  and a selection of sheet music available for download.

But first, some tunes to get you started:

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Albums

Below are five albums from the period with the Simon Jensen Band (2003–2008), Tangle (2008–2010), Carrilho Jensen Nyberg (September 2009), and Grovjobb (1997–2002).

I have also participated both live and as a studio musician on some albums not included here.

Flute Flashes 2004–2009 (compilation album cover)

Flute Flashes 2004–2009
Simon Jensen Band, Tangle, Carrilho Jensen Nyberg

A compilation of previously unreleased tracks. The Simon Jensen Band changed lineup in 2006 and appears here on a 2007 recording. The band Tangle is featured with flute-driven tracks from 2008–2009, and the album also includes the musical experiment Carrilho Jensen Nyberg. Finally, a couple of first takes from 2004.
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Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/5Jss7c16pZ7nHvoJjj5fdB
Listen on YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mZBUwMW_cwEjGfNQUMiFXo6mIM459QzJg
Digital album (SKJD001): 14 tracks (59 min). Label: SKJ, ℗ 2026.
Simon Jensen Band - All You Can Eat (album cover)

All You Can Eat
Simon Jensen Band

My solo album from 2005. The music has been labeled flute jazz, jazz rock, eclectic jazz, and the like, so it is probably some kind of jazz. The record was pressed in a thousand copies, which spread across the globe. A year later, the label closed down, and today the CD is hard to find. But the music is available online:
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Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/6Cy1GYeQ71kEvN6iGcbX2e
Listen on YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kzLOejA8MfkLsQ7Jdv65I8ryb63Zayg3I
CD (BBP004): 10 tracks (53 min). Label: Blue Beat Productions, ℗ 2005.
Grovjobb - Under Solen Lyser Solen (album cover)

Under Solen Lyser Solen
Grovjobb

The band Grovjobb's third album from 2001, which differs somewhat in style from the two earlier albums  —  some parts are more meditative, some more melodic. Finding a copy of the CD is difficult, but you might be able to find a second-hand copy. And of course, the music is available online:
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Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/7iN86sUOvdOK2FIscfa7kQ
Listen on Bandcamp: outerdisk.bandcamp.com/album/under-solen-lyser-solen
CD (GRCD027): 5 tracks (50 min). Label: Garageland Records, ℗ 2001.
Grovjobb - Vättarnas Fest (album cover)

Vättarnas Fest
Grovjobb

Grovjobb's second album from 2000, re-released on LP in 2016. This album has gained cult status among avid listeners of progressive rock  —  though the music might be better described as instrumental folk rock. Available online:
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Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/5wNihbUeJi3uML3E12ZVV6
Listen on Bandcamp: outerdisk.bandcamp.com/album/v-ttarnas-fest
CD (GRCD024): 5 tracks (50 min). Label: Garageland Records, ℗ 2000.
LP (ZZ005): New cover. Label: Musicbazz, ℗ 2016.
Grovjobb - Landet Leverpastej (album cover)

Landet Leverpastej
Grovjobb

The debut album from 1998 has a nice jazz feel here and there, but at the same time, it's the most garage-rocking of the three first Grovjobb albums. In 2016, Landet Leverpastej was re-released on LP by a Greek label. The CDs are sold out, but there might still be vinyl copies left. And the music is available online:
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Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/19C1BS0mKtmshXInYPNAYs
Listen on Bandcamp: outerdisk.bandcamp.com/album/landet-leverpastej
CD (GRCD021): 9 tracks (48 min). Label: Garageland Records, ℗ 1998.
LP (ZZ004): New cover. Label: Musicbazz, ℗ 2016.

Reviews etc.

Many reviews existed only in print (1998–2005), and some have disappeared from the internet over the years. Never mind, though. Below are some nice opinions from real listeners, and such utterances always outweigh professional reviewers' attempts to write something "learned."

All you Can Eat (2005)
Under Solen Lyser Solen (2001)
Vättarnas Fest (2000)
Landet Leverpastej (1998)

Selected bands

Below are some of the bands I have played with over the years. At the height of my activity, I played 30 to 40 concerts a year. Recorded tracks were needed to get these gigs. You can hear some of this material below, and 14 of the tunes are included on the compilation album Flute Flashes 2004–2009, which was released in January 2026:

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The bands below are listed in reverse chronological order.

Advokatbyrån Götherskjöld & Jensen - 2012 (album cover)

Advokatbyrån Götherskjöld & Jensen

The duo Advokatbyrån Götherskjöld & Jensen (Advokatbyrån means The law firm) existed 2011‐2012. Mats Götherskjöld is a brilliant guitarist and singer-songwriter with a humourous performance style (check him out on Spotify). This project was very entertaining.

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Listen to 4 tracks: www.simonjensen.com/music#AGJ
Tangle - 2008 (album cover)

Tangle

The band Tangle existed during the period 2008–2010 with the permanent members Simon K. Jensen (flute), Björn Nyberg (bass), Svenna Granit (electric guitar), and Håkan Åkerblom (drums). Other members who participated during various periods were Mårten Larsson (trumpet), Philip Mauritzson (tenor saxophone), and Emma Svensson (tenor saxophone). Tangle’s songs were usually created through jam sessions in the rehearsal room.

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Listen to 6 tracks: www.simonjensen.com/music#Tangle
Carrilho Jensen Nyberg - 2009 (album cover)

Carrilho Jensen Nyberg

The trio Carrilho Jensen Nyberg existed for a couple of weeks in the autumn of 2009 while the Brazilian guitarist Frederick Carrilho was visiting me in Gothenburg. We studied various musical traditions and played each other’s works. Before Fred left, we collaborated with the electronic sound master Björn Nyberg in his studio. The result can be heard below (also check out Björn on Spotify).

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Listen to 4 tracks: www.simonjensen.com/music#CJN
Simon Jensen Band - Summer 2007 (album cover)

Simon Jensen Band

The band existed with two different line-ups during the period 2003–2008. The first line-up was Simon K. Jensen (flute), Per Fenger-Krog (piano, organ), Peter Nilsson (bass), and Oskar Bergenheim (drums). This was the group that recorded the debut album All You Can Eat in 2005:

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The second line-up consisted of Simon K. Jensen (flute), Jack Andersson (acoustic guitar), Daniel Jägerholt (electric guitar), Marcello Musumeci (bass), and Lars Rosengren (drums, percussion). A few tracks were released informally in the summer of 2007, but this material is now available on the album Flute Flashes 2004–2009.

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Listen to 7 tracks: www.simonjensen.com/music#SJB
någon - 1999 (album cover)

någon

The band någon (yes, with a lowercase n, meaning someone) was active 2000–2003 and consisted of Simon K. Jensen (flute), Joel Gröndahl (tenor saxophone, bass clarinet), Erik Fridell (accordion), Per Fenger-Krog (piano, organ, bass), and Carl Söderström (bass, harmonica). It was five strong personalities in a circus-like formation, brimming with youthful energy. The first three tracks below were recorded in a professional and expensive studio, where the band had booked exactly two hours, starting at 10 a.m.  —  we arrived 25 minutes late, and two of us had been partying hard until five that morning. Somehow, despite this, the result turned out remarkably well.

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Simon Jensen Solo - 2001 (album cover)

Solo tunes etc.

Here are some solo recordings from the past, as well as a song by the Danish band Patricia Painting, which I co-founded and played with during the wildest years of my youth, from 1993 to 1996.

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Sheet music

Below are some sheet music to download. The tunes Senses and Running can be good practice for flutists across all genres.

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Simon K. Jensen - Goodbye (sheet music)

Goodbye

Originally written for a funeral. Unfortunately, there is currently no studio version of the song, but you can listen to MIDI audio below.
Download sheet music  Sound from MIDI file
Listen to this piece (and download it): www.simonjensen.com/music#sheet_music
Sheet music: © 2012, S. K. Jensen. MIDI sound: ℗ 2012, S. K. Jensen.
Simon K. Jensen - Senses (sheet music)

Senses

A little folk tune in 31/8 time signature. It should be played fast or slowly depending on the circumstances.
Download sheet music  Recording
Listen to this piece (and download it): www.simonjensen.com/music#sheet_music
Sheet music: © 2011, S. K. Jensen. Recording: ℗ 2011, Jensen & Götherskjöld. Arr: M. Götherskjöld. Flute: S. K. Jensen. Guitar: M. Götherskjöld.
Simon K. Jensen - Running (sheet music)

Running

This piece should be played very fast. Perhaps the tempo should gradually decrease the longer you "run".
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Sheet music: © 2001, S. K. Jensen. Recording: ℗ 2001, S. K. Jensen. Flute: S. K. Jensen. Piano: P. Fenger-Krog.
Simon K. Jensen - Points (sheet music)

Points

This song was written with a "minimalistic" vibe, but when it was recorded, a more latin-like atmosphere arose.
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Listen to this piece (and download it): www.simonjensen.com/music#sheet_music
Sheet music: © 2007, S. K. Jensen. Recording: ℗ 2007, S. K. Jensen. Flute: S. K. Jensen. Acoustic guitar: J. Andersson. Electric guitar:  D. Jägerholt. Bass: M. Musumeci. Cajón: L. Rosengren.
Simon K. Jensen - That Blues (sheet music)

That Blues

A slow "blues" in 7/4. Cool, crooked and blue.
Download sheet music  Album version  First take
Listen to this piece (and download it): www.simonjensen.com/music#sheet_music
Sheet music: © 2004, S. K. Jensen. Album: ℗ 2005, Blue Beat Productions. Flute: S. K. Jensen. Trumpet: R-D. Erdogan. Piano/Organ: P. Fenger-Krog. Bass: P. Nilsson. Drums: O. Bergenheim. First take: ℗ 2004, S. K. Jensen. Flute: S. K. Jensen. Piano/Organ: P. Fenger-Krog. Bass: P. Nilsson. Drums: O. Bergenheim.
Simon K. Jensen - The_Aunt (sheet music)

The Aunt

Originally composed for harp and piano. But when it was interpreted by the band in 2007, it became folk-rock.
Download sheet music  Recording
Listen to this piece (and download it): www.simonjensen.com/music#sheet_music
Sheet music: © 2007, S. K. Jensen. Recording: ℗ 2007, S. K. Jensen. Flute: S. K. Jensen. Acoustic guitar: J. Andersson. Electric guitar:  D. Jägerholt. Bass: M. Musumeci. Drums: L. Rosengren.
Simon K. Jensen - Something with Cheese (sheet music)

Something with Cheese

This tune was written with an unspecified road trip in mind.
Download sheet music  Album version
Listen to this piece (and download it): www.simonjensen.com/music#sheet_music
Sheet music: © 2004, S. K. Jensen. Recording: ℗ 2005, Blue Beat Productions. Flute: S. K. Jensen. Tenor sax: J. Gröndahl. Piano/Organ: P. Fenger-Krog. Bass: P. Nilsson. Drums: O. Bergenheim.
Simon K. Jensen - Baghdad 2003 (sheet music)

Baghdad 2003

This song was written when the cultural city of Baghdad was bombed because military action, once again, was given higher priority than diplomacy.
Download sheet music Listen on Spotify (album version)  First take  Alt. version
Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/53FIvggyO6E1UsAgOiIQJn
Download this piece: www.simonjensen.com/music#sheet_music
Sheet music: © 2003, S. K. Jensen. Album: ℗ 2005, Blue Beat Productions. First take: ℗ 2004, S. K. Jensen. Flute: S. K. Jensen. Piano: P. Fenger-Krog. Bass: P. Nilsson. Percussion: O. Bergenheim. Alt. version: ℗ 2009, Carrilho Jensen Nyberg. Flute: S. K. Jensen. Guitar: F. Carrilho. Elec. instr./sound effects: B. Nyberg.
Simon K. Jensen - Blue Glass (sheet music)

Blue Glass

This tune was inspired by Philip Glass.
Download sheet music Listen on Spotify (album version)  First take
Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/6Znfg0lcry592SdmAFupce
Download this piece: www.simonjensen.com/music#sheet_music
Sheet music: © 2004, S. K. Jensen. Album: ℗ 2005, Blue Beat Productions. First take: ℗ 2004, S. K. Jensen. Flute: S. K. Jensen. Organ: P. Fenger-Krog. Bass: P. Nilsson. Percussion: O. Bergenheim.
Simon K. Jensen - Song of Peace (sheet music)

Song of Peace / Vi vil fred (We Want Peace)

A melancholic peace song. My father, Steen Krarup Jensen, has written the lyrics (in Danish). Unfortunately, there is no recorded version with a full ensemble available, but you can listen to the sketch below.
Download sheet music Sheet music + lyrics  Danish  Sketch  Sound from MIDI file
Listen to this piece (and download it): www.simonjensen.com/music#sheet_music
Sheet music: © 2010, S. K. Jensen. Lyrics: © 2012, Steen Krarup Jensen. Sketch: ℗ 2010, S. K. Jensen. Flute/piano sound: S. K. Jensen. MIDI sound: ℗ 2010, S. K. Jensen.
Simon K. Jensen - Vi er mennesker (sheet music)

Vi er mennesker (We are human beings)

The lyrics (in Danish) was originally written as a contest entry. Five years later, I found it in a drawer and finally had it set to music. Sadly, no studio version exists, but you can listen to MIDI audio below.
Sheet music + lyrics  Danish  Sound from MIDI file
Listen to this piece (and download it): www.simonjensen.com/music#sheet_music
Sheet music: © 2024, S. K. Jensen. Lyrics: © 2019, S. K. Jensen. MIDI sound: ℗ 2024, S. K. Jensen.
Simon K. Jensen - Do it (sheet music)

Do it

A short, semi-cheerful melody. Unfortunately, there is no recorded version available, but you can listen to MIDI audio below.
Download sheet music  Sound from MIDI file
Listen to this piece (and download it): www.simonjensen.com/music#sheet_music
Sheet music: © 2012, S. K. Jensen. MIDI sound: ℗ 2012, S. K. Jensen.
Simon K. Jensen - Beat 54 (noter)

Beat 54

A beat I like to improvise over. In principle, it works as a jazz tune as it is. Currently, no recording is available, but you can listen to the MIDI audio below.
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Listen to this piece (and download it): www.simonjensen.com/music#sheet_music
Sheet music: © 2024, S. K. Jensen. MIDI sound: ℗ 2024, S. K. Jensen.
Simon K. Jensen - Minimum (sheet music)

Minimum

A jazz-rock piece from the album All You Can Eat. When performing it, fill it with improvisation and play it as "freaky" as possible.
Download sheet music  Album version
Listen to this piece (and download it): www.simonjensen.com/music#sheet_music
Sheet music: © 2004, S. K. Jensen. Recording: ℗ 2005, Blue Beat Productions. Flutes: S. K. Jensen. Accordion: E. Fridell. Cello: S. Wulcan. Organ: P. Fenger-Krog. Bass: P. Nilsson. Drums: O. Bergenheim.
Simon K. Jensen - Blueberry Soup (sheet music)

Blueberry Soup

A blues in 7/8 from the album All You Can Eat.
Download sheet music Listen on Spotify (album version)
Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/24K30qA9WmeefyL1kx7D3z
 Alt. version
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Sheet music: © 2003, S. K. Jensen. Album: ℗ 2005, Blue Beat Productions. Alt. version: ℗ 2009, S. K. Jensen. Arr: Carrilho Jensen Nyberg. Flute: S. K. Jensen. Acoustic guitar: F. Carrilho. Electronics: B. Nyberg.
Simon K. Jensen - Yra (sheet music)

Yra

A little folk tune. In Swedish, Yra means whirl or rave. Together with the improvisational Sol, this tune became Windflower on the album All You Can Eat.
Download sheet music Listen on Spotify (album version)
Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/7jvXB8bXVdDDXToVOzeTH0
 Alt. version
Listen to this piece (and download it): www.simonjensen.com/music#sheet_music
Sheet music: © 2001, S. K. Jensen. Album: ℗ 2005, Blue Beat Productions. Alt. version: ℗ 2002, S. K. Jensen. Arr: någon. Flute: S. K. Jensen. Tenor sax: J. Gröndahl. Accordion: E. Fridell. Piano: P. Fenger-Krog. Bass: C. Söderström.
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