For those not in the know, Jennifer Madsen is a working jazz vocalist whose voice feels as comfortable in a smoky ballad as it does riding the groove of a Latin tune. Known for her soulful tone, effortless swing, and honest storytelling, Madsen delivers jazz vocals that are both rooted and relevant.

Her new album, Reimagine, breathes new life into iconic standards—offering fresh arrangements, surprising grooves, and the kind of vocal phrasing that makes you stop and really listen.

Madsen is a nationally recognized jazz vocalist, producer, and educator whose work bridges the worlds of performance and education with vibrancy, depth, and innovation. The project reflects Madsen’s philosophy: honoring the tradition while pushing creative boundaries.

On Reimagine, Madsen is joined by pianist and arranger Brent Edstrom, with an all-star rhythm section featuring Clipper Anderson on bass and Mark Ivester on drums. Grammy-winning guest artists Sean Jones (trumpet) and Howard Levy (harmonica) bring the kind of fire and finesse that elevates every track.

1. Body and Soul [4:49]
2. I Can’t Give You Anything But Love, Baby [3:50]
3. Willow Weep For Me [4:28]
4. Honeysuckle Rose [4:22]
5. Beyond the Sea [4:22]
6. I (Who Have Nothing) [3:46]
7. Gone [4:42]
8. In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning [2:39]
9. You Don’t Know What Love Is [4:36]
10. Mean to Me [4:08]
11. Someone to Watch Over Me [4:49]

A respected voice in the jazz world, Jennifer Madsen opens her new recording on the luxuriant Body and Soul and then we get the impassioned I Can’t Give You Anything But Love, Baby, the low slung Willow Weep For Me the dutifully sprightly Honeysuckle Rose and then a languishing Beyond the Sea is brought forth.

Along next is a wholly heartfelt rendition of I (Who Have Nothing) and the emphatically sung Gone and they are in turn followed by a sumptuously inviting In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning, the emotive You Don’t Know What Love Is, the album rounding out on a simply divine Mean to Me, closing on a veritably shimmering version of Someone to Watch Over Me.

As a working artist, Jennifer performs regularly with big bands, jazz orchestras, trios, and quartets. She currently holds a monthly residency at The Edison House, an exclusive arts club in Salt Lake City, curating jazz-forward performances that connect classic repertoire with contemporary expression.

A passionate educator, Jennifer serves as an adjunct professor at Snow College, where she teaches Jazz Vocals, Commercial Voice, and Singer-Songwriters. Her teaching blends technical mastery with expressive storytelling and integrates the Margolis Method—a movement-based acting technique for a fully embodied performance experience.

She is one of only a handful of certified Level III instructors of the method, and she brings this interdisciplinary approach to her workshops and residencies.

PLAYERS, INSTRUMENT:
Jennifer Madsen: voice
Brent Edstrom: pianist/arranger
Clipper Anderson: bass
Mark Ivester: drums

www.jennifermadsen.com