Bio
Jamie Rosenn is a guitar player committed to
forging a personal sound that acknowledges the past but
also points to the future. Trained at the New England
Conservatory of Music in Boston, where he received a
Bachelors Degree in Music, Rosenn studied with jazz
luminaries Jimmy Giuffre, Ran Blake, Mick Goodrick, George
Russell and Bob Moses. After completing his studies in
Boston, Jamie moved to California where he attended the
California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) in Valencia. At
CalArts Jamie studied with Charlie Haden, Leo Smith and Joe
LaBarbera and was a featured performer and composer on the
'94 and '95 CalArts Jazz CDs. Since receiving his Master
Degree from CalArts Jamie has been an active member of the
Los Angeles jazz scene. In 1996 Jamie was chosen by the
United States Information Agency to be an artistic
ambassador and perform in a duo that took part in a seven
week tour of the Middle East and South Asia. In addition to
performing, Jamie also teaches and has taught at the
Musician’s Institute, Saddleback College, the Los
Angeles Music Academy, the University of California at Los
Angeles, and CalArts. Jamie currently performs as a member
of the trio JoE-LeSs shOe with Jason Harnell and Matt Otto
who released their self titled CD in 2007. Additionally,
Jamie co-leads the organ trio Option 3, with Joe Bagg and
Mark Ferber that released their debut CD "Points
Subtracted" in early 2008.
