Jon Jenkins

While it can be difficult to decide whether the sonic landscapes Jon Jenkins creates should be classified as electronic, ambient, new age, chill, space rock, or any number of other categories being used these days, there is no doubt about it’s lasting impact on listeners. As a recording artist, Jenkins sees it as his responsibility to take listeners to another world and show them around a little bit. “I’ve always been fascinated by how a good piece of music can light up the imagination.” he says. Put on any of Jenkins’ works and you’ll know he’s not kidding. Blending cinematic electronics with rock power and ambient sensibilities, the music is always powerful, sincere, and memorable; delivered with deep emotion and an unmistakable style that never fails to reward the careful listener. The award-winning trilogy of albums – The Crossing, Treasure, & Found – emerged from an extraordinary collaboration between Jenkins and David Helpling. This beloved trilogy earned the duo an unprecedented five ZMR Awards, and their enduring success leaves no doubt that the combined artistic vision of Helpling & Jenkins remains beyond compare. Jenkins’ albums have been found in Amazon Editors Top Ten lists, named “Critic’s Choice” by Billboard Magazine, won multiple Ambient & Electronic album of the year awards, and ranked among the best CDs of the last 20 years by NPR’s Echoes. His music has also been heard in movie trailers, television, and sports broadcasts including The Olympics.