Eric Christian Jensen

People like Eric Jensen are rare and unforgettable. So bright and talented, and yet so modest. I was privileged to know him.

Being 80 years old, I'm leery about looking up my old friends on internet. But I had to look up Eric Jensen. I was sorry to hear of his passing but pleased to read about his accomplishments and his family. In the summer of 1961 we attended Meadowmount, Ivan Galamian's summer school in upstate New York. We both were high school graduates on our way to college. I remember chatting with Eric and becoming friends. We were so different and yet similar. Different in background, ethnicity, etc. But...

dear family and friends of Eric Jensen, .. many years back I ordered and bought a custom 5 stringed electric cello from Eric. He helped me choose some very amazing wood for the body ~ from the Amazon I believe ~ and many Many other custom details. He helped me set it up and once, many years later, he helped with repairs. A kind man .. brilliant too. Warmest wishes to you all. ~ Josie Phelan

I still play my Jensen Violin professionally to this day. Eric is missed from the music scene.

I would like to add my condolences to the family of Eric. I never met him in person, but I commissioned a five string Violin from him that I play every day. I am sorry that I missed the opportunity to meet this fine man.

I am sorry to say I never met Eric, but his Mother was my music teacher at Hawthorne Elementary in Fargo, ND. She let me borrow a violin from her so I could take lessons and I was allowed to play in Orchestra in 3rd grade. I have enjoyed playing ever since thanks to her. She was a great inspiration, as she obviously must have been for Eric. I am sad to hear of his passing and wish I could have met him and told him I too am now performing and teaching , remotely sharing the legacy of his...

To the family of Eric Jensen:

Condolences to the family of Eric Jensen. I was sorry to learn about his passing. I took cello lessons from him for a couple of years in the mid-1980s. I was new to the cello, but 45 years old. He gathered material for me to learn on that would be meaningful for me, yet teach me techniques I needed. I then was away from Seattle for a few months and didn't take lessons after that, although I still play actively, some 30 years later sometimes practicing...

My condolences to your family in this time of grief. I'm so excited for the time soon when God will do away with death forever (1 Corinthians 15:26)