Jen Clark is a unique strings player, singer and performer. An accomplished composer and songwriter, she focuses on contemporary issues and reinterpreting her Celtic roots. Trademark evocative arrangements highlight inspired guitar work and delicious instrumentals on dulcimer, guitar and cittern. A gifted multi-instrumentalist, Jen's performances combine rich vocals, driving rhythms ... and a touch of ironic humour.
After representing Scotland at L'Orient International Celtic Festival in Brittany at the age of 18, Jenny joined the Battlefield Band, toured extensively in Europe and Britain and recorded the landmark album Stand Easy. This album dominated the weekly Melody Maker folk charts for over a year and has been re-released on CD. Jenny is included in the Guinness Book of Contemporary Music for her groundbreaking work with the Battlefield Band.
Jen has performed, written and directed countless pieces for radio, television, theatre, and film. These include:
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feature artist Mr Anderson's Fine Tunes, BBC Radio Scotland
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Tron Legends series - Edinburgh
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composer and artistic director - cross cultural arts opening - Adelaide International Tattoo
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filmed and broadcast nationally by Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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CD production - More Than a Pretty Face (various artists)
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This Big Feeling (Lorraine Jordan)
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Music Deli - ABC Radio
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feature film soundtrack - Blood Red Roses
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major festivals and venues in Holland, Belgium, France, Germany, Scotland, England and Australia
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composer and performer - Edinburgh Fringe.
rich, velvety contralto ... marvellous harmonies
Sue Wilson, Scotsman
so wicked . . .
Kat Kraus, Colcannon
striking and infectious sound
Mr Anderson's Fine Tunes, BBC Radio Scotland
a consummate performer
Nexus Multicultural Arts Centre, Adelaide, South Australia
an amazing dulcimer player
Phil Cunningham, Scotland
multi-instrumental magic
Canberra Times, Australia
exquisite vocals, beautiful guitar work
Bill Hauritz, Maleny/Woodford Festival, Australia
... after more than an hour and three encores, I still wanted more ...
Anne Birmingham, QLD Folk Federation Magazine, Australia
if you've never heard Jenny Clark play the dulcimer, you've never heard the dulcimer played
Gadie Folk Club Review, Scotland
