About Jack Jensen

Jack Jensen has been performing as a "Solo" artist since 1978. Prior to that time, Jack performed with various bands.

The background accompanying music you hear during Jack's performance is made possible by a computerized system which has been pre-programmed by Jack on a computer and is reproduced digitally using "sampled" sounds recorded on microchips. In addition to operating this system, Jack also sings, plays guitar, tenor saxophone, MIDI windstick, harmonica, and keyboards. At last count, Jack has over 1000 songs in his repertoire.

Jack Jensen was born in Tilden, Nebraska and graduated from high school in Verdigre, Nebraska. He served in the U.S. Army with the 84th Military Police Detachment at Fort Wolters, Texas. Jack received a Bachelors degree in Journalism from the University of Nebraska and a Masters degree in business from the University of South Dakota. Jack and his wife, Debra, make their home in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota.

Debra and Jack have a complete video production facility. Their latest project, in cooperation with "Historical Footprints" was a documentary entitled "Homestake: The Legend and the Legacy" which aired on PBS in South Dakota and on KOTA television. Copies are available through the Black Hills Mining Museum or by calling 605-584-1605.

Jack and Debra also own and operate Black Hills Bagels in downtown Rapid City, South Dakota at 913 Mt. Rushmnore Rd. Visit our website at www.blackhillsbagels.com to see what we offer.