Jessica Rose was born in Maui, Hawaii, eventually moving to Phoenix, Arizona, where she graduated from high school. In 2003, she moved to Portland, Oregon, and attended Marylhurst University, eventually graduating with a Bachelors of Music Therapy degree and a Certificate in Flute Performance in 2008. As a flutist, Jessica has toured with festival orchestras and performed as a soloist since the age of 16, and studied privately with Beth McGraw in Arizona and with Lee Ann Sterling while at Mar...
Jessica Rose was born in Maui, Hawaii, eventually moving to Phoenix, Arizona, where she graduated from high school. In 2003, she moved to Portland, Oregon, and attended Marylhurst University, eventually graduating with a Bachelors of Music Therapy degree and a Certificate in Flute Performance in 2008. As a flutist, Jessica has toured with festival orchestras and performed as a soloist since the age of 16, and studied privately with Beth McGraw in Arizona and with Lee Ann Sterling while at Marylhurst. While in Portland, Jessica was a member of the band B JAC W, co-fronting with Nat Buttrick of Public Groovement and sharing the stage with other members of the band such as Steve James (Jerry Joseph and the Jack Mormons), and Paul Ater & Howard Clarke (Afrodesiacs). B JAC W performed at private parties and festivals (Family Reunion 2004) and at local venues in Portland (Lola’s Room) before disbanding in 2005. Upon going solo, Jessica Rose has performed at weddings, private parties, festivals (Spiral Rhythms 2006 & 2007, Lavendar at Stonegate 2006 & 2007), open mics, and other miscellaneous events and venues around Portland and her new residence in Santa Cruz/Bay Area, California.
“Jessica Rose’s appearance has started a genuine buzz. Contemporary style, quicksilver delivery, jazzy guitar playing and provocative lyrics showcase her many talents. The live show crackled with her energy.” – Rose Drop Media Circus (podcast available at http://www.rosedropmedia.com)
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