A frequent performer throughout the Northwest, Jen is seen in a diversity of settings ranging from mainstage stage performer at the Seattle Hempfest with her band to opening for a number of well-known artists including hip-hop musician Michael Franti & Spearhead and reggae musicians Pablo Moses and The Norma Frazier Band. As a repeat performer at The Rogue Theatre in Grants Pass, OR, Jen Ambrose has opened for musical virtuosity Jackie Greene, Colin Hay (of 80’s band Men at Work) and for 60’s folk/rock legend Donovan .

In addition to her solo performances, Jen is accompanied by a backing band, the Jen Ambrose Quartet. She also plays flute, guitar and sings with the jazz-fusion band nonconfusion and is also the lead singer, flautist and rhythm guitarist with the classic rock and roll band The Rock Project. She has also accompanied numerous belly-dance troupes with flute, vocals, and percussion, and shared her bluesy originals at the 2003 Ashland Blues Festival. This multifaceted exploration of musical styles reveals a high level of seasoned musicianship that is at the essence of a unique, signature sound that Jen Ambrose cultivates in her original music.

With the release of her first, self-produced CD, “Nectar Of Your Dreams”, Jen involves a number of talented musicians to create a diverse and compelling body of work that has been called visionary, passionate, sultry and mystical. Her single Damian Nightstar is heard on the 2003 Oasis Blues Sampler. Various tracks have received airplay on Southern Oregon Public Radio, local radio stations in Southern Oregon and Northern California and as far away as the Netherlands. Tracks are being marketed through Soundtrack Express interactive media (http://www.transmx.com), and her CD is currently distributed through the independent label Imaginary Records (http://www.imaginary records.com/).

Her second CD, “nonconfusion”, was just released at the end of 2006. It is a collaboration of original songs with other members of the band nonconfusion.

Jen's third, all original CD - REMEMBERING - was released in 2008.





PAST VENUES INCLUDE:

Arcata, CA: Sacred Grounds Coffee House
Corning, NY: Soulful Cup
Ithaca, NY: Moosewood Restaurant
Albany, OR: Boccherini’s Coffee and Tea House, Oregon Trader Brewing Company
Ashland, OR: Ashland Armory, The Beanery, Evo’s Coffee House, Jazzbo’s Lounge/A- Street Public Market, Lithia Artisan’s Market, Newandart Art Studio, Siskiyou Brewpub, Standing Stone Brewery
Cave Junction/Takilma OR: Bluemoon Books and Coffee, The Out and About Treehouse, Taylor’s Country Store and Sausage House
Corvallis, OR: The Beanery on 2nd St., Border’s Books and Music, The Interzone Coffee House
Detroit, OR: Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat Center
Eugene, OR: The Beanery on 5th St., Eugene Grower’s Market, Out of the Fog Coffee House, The Samarai Duck
Grants Pass, OR: 2008 Concerts in the Park, Blue Pine Brew Pub, Bluestone Bakery, Circle J Restaurant, Firehouse Art Gallery, G-Street Supper Club, Grants Pass Fine Art Gallery, Laughing Clam Restaurant, Riverside Inn Bar, The Rouge Theatre, Stovepipe Antiques, Wild River Public House
Medford, OR: The Osprey Brewpub
Merlin, OR: Pottsville Public Market
Portland, OR: Portland Saturday Market
Provolt, OR: Provolt Grange, Provolt Motorcycle Rally
Rogue River, OR: Creekside Bar and Grill, Homestead Saloon
Ruch, OR: Magnolia Grill Restaurant
Salem, OR: Borders Books and Music
Williams, OR: American Legion, Out of the Way Café, Pacifica, Williams Grange
Bainbridge Island, WA: Pegasus Coffee House
Seattle, WA: Hempfest - mainstage
Vashon Island, WA: Café Luna

BENEFITS AND VARIETY SHOWS:

Elmira, NY: Tanglewood Nature Center Open House and Grand Opening
Mt. Shasta, CA: Mt. Shasta Gathering of the Tribes Music Festival, Sacred Mountain Music and Arts Festival, WESAK (www.wesak.us)
Ashland, OR: Ashland Blues Festival, Ashland Country Fair Ashland Community Fair, 11 Minutes Max Variety Show, Jackson County Fuel Commission Fundraiser, Midsummer’s Dream Art and Music Festival, Relay For Life, Southern Oregon Songwriter’s Association – Rogue Valley TV Music Series, World Wellness Weekend
Cave Junction/Takilma, OR: Hope Mountain Barter Faire, Shining Stars Festival, Women’s Day Café
Corvallis, OR: Corvallis Yoga Center Benefit
Grants Pass, OR: 2008 Concerts in the Park - Featured Artist, Peace in the Park, Mother’s Day Pow Wow, World Beat Dance Studio Concert Series
Williams, OR: 2007 Chili Cookout, Cycle Oregon, Friends of Living Oregon Waters Benefit, Sugarloaf Community Association Benefit
Seattle, WA: Hempfest - Mainstage

CD AIRPLAY AND DISTRIBUTION:

Southern Oregon Public Radio – Open Air – Ashland, OR
ROOTSTIME Radio Show – Belgium
KLDR - 102.7 - Grants Pass, OR
KROG – 96.9 – Medford, OR
Pacific Songwriting Competition – Selected Artist on the Podcast Show @ Pacific Songwriting Competition – podcast show #PSC011: http//:www.pacificsongwritingcompetition.com/psc/podcast.php
2003 Oasis Blues Sampler
2007 Concerts in the Park CD
Soundtrack Express Interactive Media – http:///www.transmx.com
Imaginary Records – CD Distribution: http://imaginaryrecords.com
CDBaby – CD Distribution: http://cdbaby.com
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http://www.thedailycourier.com/rocking_rogue/

LIVE RADIO SHOWS AND INTERVIEWS:

KROG – 96.9 - Medford, OR
The Voice of Vashon – Vashon, WA – http://voiceofvashon.org
Portland Indy Media – Portland, OR – http://portlandindymedia.org


Instrumentation
Jen Ambrose - singer/songwriter - vocals, 6 and 12 string acoustic guitars, percussion, flute

Abe Perera - drums, percussion, backing vocals, harmonica

Richard Cole - bass

Gary Pickell - electric guitar, bass

Andy Pimentel - keys, sax

Willie Warwick - violin

Discography
Nectar Of Your Dreams - First self produced CD -released in 2002. Sold 1000 CDs. Tracks can be heard in CD Baby.

nonconfusion - released summer 2006 with jazz/folk/fusion band nonconfusion. All original music with 3 songs by Jen Ambrose. When not singing, Jen plays a mean flute.

Remembering - With the Jen Ambrose Band. Released 2008.