ONGOING TALE (release February 27 -2025)
Jens Jefsen – acoustic upright bass-
percussion- keys, guitar (#1), electric bass (#2,6), thumb jam (#15)
Jon Anderskou – cello (#1)
Hans Esbjerg – electric piano (#1,4,6)
Emir Bosnjak – accordion (#7)
Jacob Djursaa – guitar (#2,3,8)
Cecilie Rowedder – vocal, lyrics (#6)
Esben Tjalve – piano (#14), electric piano (#10)
Stephan Kammerer – tenor saxophone (#13)
Dan Hjorth – electric piano (#13)
Johan Toftegaard Knudsen – soprano saxophone, clarinet, kaval flute (#9,12)
Jesper Smalbro – acoustic upright bass (#16)
Recorded at Jens Jefsen’s home studio
Cover versions #05, 11, 15 were recorded a few years ago.
The rest was recorded and completed during 2023 and 2024.
Production and mix done by Jens Jefsen and Morten Mejlvang Laursen.
Thanks to the musicians for giving all their best to the music.
Special thanks to Morten Mejlvang Laursen.
All compositions by Jens Jefsen except:
#05 by Joseph Williams/David Paich,
#08 by Jacob Djursaa,
#10 by Jens Jefsen/Esben Tjalve,
#11 by John Lennon/Yoko Ono,
#12 by Jens Jefsen/Johan Toftegaard Knudsen,
#15 by Bob Dylan,
#16 by Jens Jefsen/Jesper Smalbro.
Mastering by August Wanngren.
01 Approaching The Well Done
02 Medium Earth Orbit
03 Disguise Not Needed
04 Put Me To Work
05 Pamela
06 Me Time Reflections
07 Eat’n Run
08 Skipping
09 Call Your Calm
10 Truth Teller
11 War Is Over
12 Ongoing Tale
13 Have A Say
14 Five Train
15 Mr Tambourine Man
16 Weird Around
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A little bit of ‚Approaching The Well Done‛
JJ double bass/keys, Jon Anderskou cello, Hans Esbjerg electric piano
(comp: JJ)
A little bit of ‚Call Your Calm‛ *
JJ double bass/keys, Johan Toftegaard Knudsen alto saxophone
(comp: JJ)
A little bit of ‚Me Time Reflections‛
Jens Jefsen double bass/keys, Cecilie Rowedder vocal, Hans Esbjerg electric piano.
Comp: Jens Jefsen, lyrics Cecilie Rowedder.
When released on February 27, 2025, you can find the album on your streaming service
ONGOING TALE on streaming
ADDITIONAL INFO:
“Ongoing Tale” is the title of bassist Jens Jefsen’s new solo album, which will be released on February 27- 2025.
Jefsen can now celebrate his 60th (in fact 61st) anniversary as an active jazz bassist.
The title “Ongoing Tale” refers to the fact that the music never stops.
Jefsen has played the double bass since 1964, he is among the elite of Danish jazz bassists.
After having recorded many double basses and keyboards, Jefsen selected some musicians for “Ongoing Tale” to contribute the best they can, thus ensuring a broad versatility in the musical expression.
With a few exceptions, there is one guest musician in each track.
The music is original compositions, duo sessions and a few well-known songs from the last century, given a jazz twist. The original compositions are the most thoroughly produced, while the duo sessions are recorded without prior agreement on what will be played, so therefore it became free improvisations.
Since the 70s, Jens Jefsen has played with many of the jazz giants from the USA, and with many trend-setting Danish groups and musicians as well.
Today, he is an active musician with a penchant for melodic and contemporary jazz.
Over the years, Jefsen has won recognition for his lyrical and listening playing, which is personal and always focused on the moment. With his background in Danish traditionals he plays jazz with a broad brush. Jens Jefsen equally enjoys playing traditional styles such as bebop, swing, evergreens, americana and crooner music, as well as contemporary jazz.
With his funky rhythms and solid walking bass lines, he is a stable partner for any fellow player.