Kent Jensen
| Kent Jensen | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Burley, Idaho, United States |
| Genres | Americana, folk, Latin American, rock, world |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | CD Baby |
| Associated acts | Idumea |
| Website |
ritmounico |
| Members |
Adam Cook (rhythm guitar, backing vocals) Brandon Cook (drums) Kent Jensen (electronic wind instrument, lead guitar, keyboard, lead vocals) Cubby McBride (bass guitar) |
| Past members |
Idumea: Nat Parrish (percussion) Clayne Zollinger III (bass guitar, backing vocals) |
Kent David Jensen, Sr. (born March 31, 1954 in Preston, Idaho) is an American musician. Jensen is a solo artist who currently resides in Burley, Idaho where he specialized in immigration and naturalization law for over twenty-two years. His music consists of Americana, folk, Latin American, rock and world rhythm styles. Kent was a founding member and producer of the short-lived band, Idumea. He sang lead vocals, played lead guitar and keyboard, and wrote the majority of the lyrics. The group recorded a live album in 2003 while on tour in Hollywood, California and a Christmas album in 2004, both of which were never released. Idumea self-released three studio albums from 2005–2008. After the indefinite hiatus of the band in 2009, Jensen pursued a solo career. He has self-released two albums on which he sings and plays classical guitar, EWI and keyboard. His latest album, Your Familiar Face, was released in January 2013.[1]
Discography
Idumea
- Studio albums
- Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree (2004)*
- Lies, Deception, and Innuendo (2005)
- El Peligro de la Verdad (2006)
- Little Boy Blue (2008)
- Live albums
- Live from Hollywood (2003)*
- Compilation albums
- A&R Unlimited: Special Edition Compilation – Volume 1 (2009)
*Album was never officially released.
Kent Jensen
- Studio albums
- Dreams (2010)
- Your Familiar Face (2013)
- Singles
- And It Burns (March 9, 2014)
Past members
- Idumea
- Robert Barrera – percussion
- Jason Cook – drums
- Robert Hamblin – piano
- Nat Parrish – bass guitar, drums
- Marci Ridley – keyboard
- Jeff Ringle – drums & percussion
- Ana Robins – keyboard, viola, violin and vocals
- David Rose – bass guitar
- Kent Jensen
- Nat Parrish - percussion
- Clayne Zollinger III - bass guitar, backing vocalist
Current members
- Kent Jensen
- Adam Cook – rhythm guitar, backing vocalist
- Brandon Cook – drums
- Kent Jensen – EWI, lead guitar, keyboard, lead vocalist
- Cubby McBride – bass guitar
- Additional musicians
- Carson Boyd – cello
- Ana Robins – violin, vocals
Awards
In April 2009, Idumea was presented with a Grindie Award from RadioIndy for their album, Little Boy Blue.[2]
References
- ↑ "Kent Jensen and Idumea". Ritmounico.com. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
- ↑ n/a, Diane & the RadioIndy.com reviewer team (April 8, 2009). "RadioIndy is pleased to present Idumea with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Little Boy Blue"". Radioindygrindie.blogspot.com. Retrieved February 7, 2013.