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Jens Thoresen

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Jens Thoresen is a busy guitarist, composer and arranger. He is a regular member of the big band Ensemble Denada, and a freelancer who has composed a lot fro TV, radio, theater and film. Whether it is pop, rock or jazz, Jens Thoresen is the guitarist many are calling up to have on the team. He has toured around the world with different bands and musicians. He has also collaborated with Nick Kershaw, Chesney Hawkes and Michael Jay.

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Olga Konkova & Jens Thoresen: Old Songs

Read "Old Songs" reviewed by Geno Thackara


Olga Konkova and Jens Thoresen seemingly can't sit down for a chat without something beautiful coming out. Each has a mellifluous touch on their instrument, but their eloquent back-and-forth chemistry is the bigger part of what makes their duo recordings special. Following on from the holiday collection December Songs (Losen, 2016), the pair sticks to the ...

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Olga Konkova and Jens Thoresen: December Songs

Read "December Songs" reviewed by Geno Thackara


It's a Christmas album even a Grinch can love. The title December Songs already hints that this affair is themed around the general season and mood rather than one particular holiday. The format (sparse piano/guitar duets) smoothly follows suit. The song selection includes a few of the same carols that always get overplayed at the end ...

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Olga Konkova & Jens Thoresen: December Songs

Read "December Songs" reviewed by Mark Sullivan


December Songs is a sly title for an album of mostly Christmas music, but it suits the subtle approach taken by the Norwegian duo of pianist Olga Konkova and guitarist Jens Thoresen. The arrangements consistently find fresh approaches to very familiar music, transforming the tunes into something elusive and beautiful. Add in the improvisational element, and ...


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