Music

I have been playing the flute since I was ten. As a child, I played classical music. During my teens, I became interested in jazz, blues and rock, and this has characterised my musical career.

On this website there is information about some albums I have been involved in, and some bands I have played with, as well as music that has never been released before, and finally some sheet music to download.

But first, some tunes to get you started: There is a music player at www.simonjensen.com/music.

Albums

I was a member of Grovjobb from 1997 to 2002, and the leader of Simon Jensen Band from 2003 to 2008. During these years, four albums were released that over time have gained some "cult status" within their respective genres.

I have also participated as a studio musician on some records that are not included in the list below.

All You Can Eat (Simon Jensen Band) This is my solo album that was released in 2006, just before the record industry changed fundamentally (many record stores disappeared as the streaming services started to appear). The album was pressed in 1000 copies, and they spread over the globe. Later, the record company closed down its operations, and nowadays it is difficult (or expensive) to get hold of the CD itself. But the music is present online. Listen on Spotify Buy on Amazon Buy on Apple Music Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/6Cy1GYeQ71kEvN6iGcbX2e Buy on Amazon: amazon.com/All-You-Simon-Jensen-Band/dp/B000R00QCU Buy on Apple Music: music.apple.com/gw/album/all-you-can-eat/78427779 CD (BBP004): 10 tunes (53 minutes). Label: Blue Beat Productions, ℗ 2005.

Under Solen Lyser Solen (Grovjobb) The band Grovjobb's third album from 2001 (and in my opinion the best). This record is a real rarity. Recently I found a website where the songs can be streamed (and where it is also possible to buy the album digitally). Getting hold of the physical disk itself is a bit more difficult, but it should be possible to find a second-hand copy. Listen on Bandcamp Buy second-hand Listen on Bandcamp: outerdisk.bandcamp.com/album/under-solen-lyser-solen Buy second-hand: discogs.com/sell/release/2430102 CD (GRCD027): 5 tunes (50 minutes). Label: Garageland Records, ℗ 2001.

Vättarnas Fest (Grovjobb) Grovjobb's second album from 2000. This album has gained cult status among avid listeners of progressive rock (though Vättarnas Fest should rather be described as instrumental folk rock), and the music is still played around the world. The album was re-released on LP as late as 2016, on a small Greek record label. Listen on Bandcamp Buy second-hand Listen on Bandcamp: outerdisk.bandcamp.com/album/v-ttarnas-fest Buy second-hand: discogs.com/sell/list?master_id=1095474 CD (GRCD024): 5 tunes (50 minutes). Label: Garageland Records, ℗ 2000. LP (ZZ005): New cover. Label: Musicbazz, ℗ 2016.

Landet Leverpastej (Grovjobb) The debut album from 1998 has a nice jazz feel here and there, but is at the same time the most garage rocking of the three albums that Grovjobb released. Landet Leverpastej was re-released as LP in 2016. The CDs have long since sold out, but I think there are vinyl copies left (otherwise you can probably buy used ones somewhere). Listen on Bandcamp Buy second-hand Listen on Bandcamp: outerdisk.bandcamp.com/album/landet-leverpastej Buy second-hand: discogs.com/sell/list?master_id=1095472 CD (GRCD021): 9 tunes (48 minutes). Label: Garageland Records, ℗ 1998. LP (ZZ004): New cover. Label: Musicbazz, ℗ 2016.

Reviews etc.

Most reviews have disappeared from the internet as the years have gone by. Never mind, though. Below are some really nice statements from listeners, and such utterances always outweigh the attempts of professional reviewers to write something "educated".

All you Can Eat

• DPRP.net
• Unencumbered Music Reviews
• Gnosis
• Rate Your Music
• Progressive Newsletter (in German)

Under Solen Lyser Solen

• Prog Archives
• Rate Your Music
• Groove (pdf in Swedish)

Vättarnas Fest

• DPRP.net
• Progessive Ears
• Prog Archives
• Rate Your Music
• Groove (pdf in Swedish)

Landet Leverpastej

• Prog Archives
• Rate Your Music
• Groove (in Swedish)
• Progressive Newsletter (in German)
• Vinylmine (in Greek)

Other tunes

For me, the most important thing about music has always been to perform it, and I am mainly a live musician. The reason is, briefly, that I consider music to be communication. With text I can make people think, because text speaks to the brain. But to communicate directly with human bodies, you need a very powerful language, music.

Below are some of the bands I have played with over the years. When I was most active, I had 30-40 concerts a year. To get these gigs, recordings were needed. It is a selection of this material you can hear below.

Tangle The band Tangle existed in several different constellations in the period 2008 to 2010. Play / pause 0:00 0:00 volume < previous > next menu Signum (Tangle) Release: No title (CD), ℗ 2008 (Tangle). Composition: Simon K. Jensen, Mårten Larsson, Svenna Granit, Björn Nyberg, Håkan Åkerblom, © 2008. Flute: Simon K. Jensen. Trumpet: Mårten Larsson. Electric guitar Svenna Granit. Electric bass: Björn Nyberg. Drums: Håkan Åkerblom. Bazaar (Tangle) Release: No title (CD), ℗ 2008 (Tangle). Composition: Simon K. Jensen, Mårten Larsson, Svenna Granit, Björn Nyberg, Håkan Åkerblom, © 2008. Flute: Simon K. Jensen. Trumpet: Mårten Larsson. Electric guitar Svenna Granit. Electric bass: Björn Nyberg. Drums: Håkan Åkerblom. The Den (Tangle) Release: No title (CD), ℗ 2008 (Tangle). Composition: Simon K. Jensen, Mårten Larsson, Svenna Granit, Björn Nyberg, Håkan Åkerblom, © 2008. Flute: Simon K. Jensen. Trumpet: Mårten Larsson. Electric guitar Svenna Granit. Electric bass: Björn Nyberg. Drums: Håkan Åkerblom. Dibana (Tangle) Release: Website (mp3), ℗ 2009 (Tangle). Composition: Simon K. Jensen, Philip Mauritzson, Svenna Granit, Björn Nyberg, Håkan Åkerblom, © 2009. Flute: Simon K. Jensen. Tenor saxophone: Philip Mauritzson. Electric guitar Svenna Granit. Electric bass: Björn Nyberg. Drums: Håkan Åkerblom. Tension (Tangle) Release: Website (mp3), ℗ 2009 (Tangle). Composition: Simon K. Jensen, Philip Mauritzson, Svenna Granit, Björn Nyberg, Håkan Åkerblom, © 2009. Flute: Simon K. Jensen. Tenor saxophone: Philip Mauritzson. Electric guitar Svenna Granit. Electric bass: Björn Nyberg. Drums: Håkan Åkerblom. Black Tiger (Tangle) Release: Website (mp3), ℗ 2010 (Tangle). Composition: Simon K. Jensen, Emma Svensson, Svenna Granit, Björn Nyberg, Håkan Åkerblom, © 2010. Flute: Simon K. Jensen. Tenor saxophone: Emma Svensson. Electric guitar Svenna Granit. Electric bass: Björn Nyberg. Drums: Håkan Åkerblom. < previous > next Listen to 6 tunes: www.simonjensen.com/music#Tangle

någon The band någon (meaning someone) existed in the period 2000 to 2003. Play / pause 0:00 0:00 volume < previous > next menu Tango för resande (någon) Release: någon (CD), ℗ 2000 (någon). Composition: Per Fenger-Krog, © 1998. Arr: någon. Flute: Simon K. Jensen. Tenor saxophone: Joel Gröndahl. Accordion: Erik Fridell. Piano: Per Fenger-Krog. Electric bass: Carl Söderström. Munspelsvalsen (någon) Release: någon (CD), ℗ 2000 (någon). Composition: Carl Söderström, © 1997. Arr: någon. Flute: Simon K. Jensen. Harmonica: Carl Söderström. Tenor saxophone: Joel Gröndahl. Accordion: Erik Fridell. Electric bass: Per Fenger-Krog. Gunghästen (någon) Release: någon (CD), ℗ 2000 (någon). Composition: Per Fenger-Krog, © 1998. Arr: någon. Flute: Simon K. Jensen. Tenor saxophone: Joel Gröndahl. Accordion: Erik Fridell. Piano: Per Fenger-Krog. Electric bass: Carl Söderström. Entré (någon) Release: någon (CD), ℗ 2000 (någon). Composition: Carl Söderström., © 2000. Arr: någon. Flute: Simon K. Jensen. Tenor saxophone: Joel Gröndahl. Accordion: Erik Fridell. Organ: Per Fenger-Krog. Electric bass: Carl Söderström. Yra (någon)  LIVE Release: någon (CD), ℗ 2002 (någon). Composition: Simon K. Jensen, © 2001. Arr: någon. Flute: Simon K. Jensen. Tenor saxophone: Joel Gröndahl. Accordion: Erik Fridell. Piano: Per Fenger-Krog. Electric bass: Carl Söderström. < previous > next Listen to 5 tunes: www.simonjensen.com/music#nagon

Advokatbyrån Götherskjöld & Jensen The duo Advokatbyrån Götherskjöld & Jensen existed in 2011 and 2012. Play / pause 0:00 0:00 volume < previous > next menu Byssan Lull (Advokatbyrån Götherskjöld & Jensen) Release: Website (mp3), ℗ 2012 (Götherskjöld & Jensen). Composition: Folkvisa. Arr: Mats Götherskjöld. Flute: Simon K. Jensen. Electric guitar Mats Götherskjöld. Baby Jam (Advokatbyrån Götherskjöld & Jensen) Including Babe I'm Gonna Leave You (Led Zeppelin). Release: Website (mp3), ℗ 2012 (Götherskjöld & Jensen). Composition/arr: Mats Götherskjöld (and Anne Bredon, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant). Flute: Simon K. Jensen. Vocals: Mats Götherskjöld. Acoustic guitar: Mats Götherskjöld. Goodbye Pork Pie Hat (Advokatbyrån Götherskjöld & Jensen) Release: Website (mp3), ℗ 2012 (Götherskjöld & Jensen). Composition: Charles Mingus. Text: Joni Mitchell. Arr: Mats Götherskjöld. Flute: Simon K. Jensen. Vocals: Mats Götherskjöld. Electric guitar Mats Götherskjöld. Senses (Advokatbyrån Götherskjöld & Jensen) Release: Website (mp3), ℗ 2012 (Götherskjöld & Jensen). Composition: Simon K. Jensen, © 2012. Arr: Mats Götherskjöld. Flute: Simon K. Jensen. Acoustic guitar: Mats Götherskjöld. < previous > next Listen to 4 tunes: www.simonjensen.com/music#AGJ

Carrilho Jensen Nyberg The trio Carrilho Jensen Nyberg existed for three weeks in the autumn of 2009 while the Brazilian guitarist Frederick Carrilho visited me in Gothenburg. Play / pause 0:00 0:00 volume < previous > next menu (Re)Nascer (Carrilho Jensen Nyberg) Release: Website (mp3), ℗ 2009 (Carrilho Jensen Nyberg). Composition: Frederick Carrilho, © 2009. Arr: Carrilho Jensen Nyberg. Flute: Simon K. Jensen. Electric guitar Frederick Carrilho. Electronic instruments/effects: Björn Nyberg. Overtone Blues (Carrilho Jensen Nyberg) Release: Website (mp3), ℗ 2009 (Carrilho Jensen Nyberg). Composition: Simon K. Jensen, Frederick Carrilho, Björn Nyberg, © 2004. Overtone flute: Simon K. Jensen. Acoustic guitar: Frederick Carrilho. Electronic instruments/effects: Björn Nyberg. Baghdad 2003 (Extended version) (Carrilho Jensen Nyberg) Release: Website (mp3), ℗ 2009 (Carrilho Jensen Nyberg). Composition: Simon K. Jensen, © 2003. Arr: Carrilho Jensen Nyberg. Flute: Simon K. Jensen. Acoustic guitar: Frederick Carrilho. Electronic instruments/effects: Björn Nyberg. Blueberry Soup (Carrilho Jensen Nyberg) Release: Website (mp3), ℗ 2010 (Carrilho Jensen Nyberg). Composition: Simon K. Jensen, Peter Nilsson, © 2004. Arr: Carrilho Jensen Nyberg. Flute: Simon K. Jensen. Acoustic guitar: Frederick Carrilho. Electronic instruments/effects: Björn Nyberg. < previous > next Listen to 4 tunes: www.simonjensen.com/music#CJN

Simon Jensen Band Here are som various tunes with Simon Jensen Band, from three different recordings (in reverse chronological order). Play / pause 0:00 0:00 volume < previous > next menu Dawn (Simon Jensen Band) Release: Summer 2007 (CD), ℗ 2007 (Jensen). Composition: Simon K. Jensen, © 2007. Arr: Simon Jensen Band. Flute: Simon K. Jensen. Acoustic guitar: Jack Andersson. Electric guitar Daniel Jägerholt. Electric bass: Marcello Musumeci. Drums: Lars Rosengren. The Aunt (Simon Jensen Band) Release: Summer 2007 (CD), ℗ 2007 (Jensen). Composition: Simon K. Jensen, Jack Andersson, © 2007. Arr: Simon Jensen Band. Flute: Simon K. Jensen. Acoustic guitar: Jack Andersson. Electric guitar Daniel Jägerholt. Electric bass: Marcello Musumeci. Drums: Lars Rosengren. Points (Simon Jensen Band) Release: Summer 2007 (CD), ℗ 2007 (Jensen). Composition: Simon K. Jensen, © 2007. Arr: Simon Jensen Band. Flute: Simon K. Jensen. Acoustic guitar: Jack Andersson. Electric guitar Daniel Jägerholt. Electric bass: Marcello Musumeci. Cajón: Lars Rosengren. Something with Cheese (Simon Jensen Band) Release: All You Can Eat (album), ℗ 2005 (Blue Beat Productions). Composition: Simon K. Jensen, Peter Nilsson, © 2004. Arr: Simon Jensen Band. Flute: Simon K. Jensen. Tenor saxophone: Joel Gröndahl. Piano/Organ: Per Fenger-Krog. Electric bass: Peter Nilsson. Drums: Oskar Bergenheim. That Blues (Simon Jensen Band) Release: All You Can Eat (album), ℗ 2005 (Blue Beat Productions). Composition: Simon K. Jensen, Peter Nilsson, Per Fenger-Krog, Oskar Bergenheim, © 2004. Flute: Simon K. Jensen. Trumpet: Ruhi-Deniz Erdogan. Piano/Organ: Per Fenger-Krog. Electric bass: Peter Nilsson. Drums: Oskar Bergenheim. That Blues (First Take) (Simon Jensen Band) Release: Spring 2004 (CD), ℗ 2004 (Simon Jensen). Composition: Simon K. Jensen, Peter Nilsson, Per Fenger-Krog, Oskar Bergenheim, © 2004. Flute: Simon K. Jensen. Organ: Per Fenger-Krog. Electric bass: Peter Nilsson. Drums: Oskar Bergenheim. Baghdad 2003 (First Take) (Simon Jensen Band) Release: Spring 2004 (CD), ℗ 2004 (Simon Jensen). Composition: Simon K. Jensen, © 2004. Arr: Simon Jensen Band. Flute: Simon K. Jensen. Piano: Per Fenger-Krog. Electric bass: Peter Nilsson. Drums: Oskar Bergenheim. < previous > next Listen to 7 tunes: www.simonjensen.com/music#SJB

Solo tunes etc. Here are some solo recordings from the past, as well as an old song with the Danish band Patricia Painting in which I was a regular member during my wildest years from 1993 to 1996. Play / pause 0:00 0:00 volume < previous > next menu Running (Simon Jensen) Release: Website (mp3), ℗ 2001 (Jensen). Composition: Simon K. Jensen, © 1999. Flute: Simon K. Jensen. Piano: Per Fenger-Krog. Sol (Simon Jensen) Release: Website (mp3), ℗ 2001 (Jensen). Composition: Simon K. Jensen, © 2001. Flute: Simon K. Jensen. Organ: Per Fenger-Krog. Apathetic youth (Simon Jensen) Release: Website (mp3), ℗ 2001 (Jensen). Composition: Simon K. Jensen, © 2001. Flute: Simon K. Jensen. Organ: Per Fenger-Krog. Stay well in the stairwell (Simon Jensen) Release: Website (mp3), ℗ 2011 (Jensen). Improvisation/composition: Simon K. Jensen, © 2011. Flute: Simon K. Jensen. Sound effects The laws of physics and a concrete stairwell. She's my friend (Patricia Painting) Release: Website (mp3), ℗ 1996 (Patricia Painting). Composition: Morten Jørgensen, © 1996. Arr: Jensen, Kjær, Jørgensen. Flute: Simon K. Jensen. Cello: Søren Kjær. Song/mandolin/drum sound/effects: Morten Jørgensen. < previous > next Listen to 5 tunes: www.simonjensen.com/music#solo

Sheet music

Below are some sheet music to download. The songs Senses and Running can be good training for flutists of all genres.

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  Harmony 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.

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

Running Should be played very fast. Perhaps the tempo should gradually decrease the longer you "run". Download sheet music  Recording Listen to this piece (and download it): www.simonjensen.com/music#sheet_music Sheet music: © 2001, S. K. Jensen. Recording: ℗ 2001, S. K. Jensen. Flute: S. K. Jensen. Piano: P. Fenger-Krog.

Points This song has a minimalistic nature, but when it was recorded, a more salsa-like atmosphere arose. Download sheet music  Sound from MIDI file  Recording Listen to this piece (and download it): www.simonjensen.com/music#sheet_music Sheet music: © 2007, S. K. Jensen. MIDI sound: ℗ 2007, S. K. Jensen. Recording: ℗ 2007, S. K. Jensen. Flute: S. K. Jensen. Ac. Guitar: J. Andersson. El. Guitar: D. Jägerholt. Bass: M. Musumeci. Cajón: L. Rosengren.

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

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

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  Recording (First Take)  Recording (Extended 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: ℗ 2004, Blue Beat Productions. Recording (first take): ℗ 2004, S. K. Jensen. Flute: S. K. Jensen. Piano: P. Fenger-Krog. Bass: P. Nilsson. Percussion: O. Bergenheim. Recording (extended version): ℗ 2009, Carrilho Jensen Nyberg. Flute: S. K. Jensen. Guitar: F. Carrilho. Elec. instr./sound effects: B. Nyberg.

Blue Glass Song written after inspiration by Philip Glass. Download sheet music Listen on Spotify  Recording (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: ℗ 2004, Blue Beat Productions. Recording (first take): ℗ 2004, S. K. Jensen. Flute: S. K. Jensen. Organ: P. Fenger-Krog. Bass: P. Nilsson. Percussion: O. Bergenheim.

Song of Peace A melancholic peace song. 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: © 2010, S. K. Jensen. MIDI sound: ℗ 2010, S. K. Jensen.

Do It A little half happy 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.