ART + MUSIC

Jenny Klukken is a multifaceted artist working in music and visual arts.

As a musician, Jenny combines her background in classical percussion with her passion for improv-based music. Jenny approaches the marimba with the same versatility as a jazz pianist or guitarist; engaging in live-music making through improvisation.

Jenny pushes the boundaries of the instrument, taking the marimba back to its origins in improv-based songs and tunes. She writes genre-blending music that centers the marimba in order to pull in new audiences. Jenny teaches lessons, clinics, and masterclasses on embracing improvisation as a classically trained marimbist.
Currently, Jenny teaches percussion at Gustavus Adolphus College in St Peter MN and the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. 

Jenny also engages in the visual arts, presenting bi-annual art series through her website and social media platforms. Primarily, she works with thick acrylic paints, creating dimensional pieces with shadow and movement. Her pieces are inspired by nature, sound, and movement. She occasionally works in watercolors, creating whimsical and colorful pieces that are unique her own.