JONATHAN ROWDEN, a jazz saxophonist in Los Angeles, is a composer and jazz saxophonist. He is described as a new talent who has exploded onto the vibrant Los Angeles jazz scene. Jonathan strives to create improvised music that transcends the traditional jazz genres. He draws from his diverse taste and backgrounds in jazz, classical, pop rock, jazz and many other styles. His melodic lyricism and rhythmic acuity make him an empathetic voice. His unique participatory approach to groupimprovisation allows listeners to go beyond just listening and to truly engage in the moment. THE JONATHAN ROWDEN GROUP, an instrumental quartet, breaks through the traditional dichotomies of form and freedom. Their ethos is built on a fine interplay between original, structured compositions and spontaneous improvisation. It is a delicate balance between spiritual softness, absurdity, fever pitch madness, and tender spiritual softness. Their diverse synthesis of styles has earned them a reputation as one of Los Angeles’ most original, distinctive, and cohesive new voices. Their debut album “BECOMING”, which was released on Daniel Rosenboom’s Orenda Records label, received acclaim by critics and listeners alike. The group’s debut was in January 2013. They have been a major force on the Los Angeles jazz scene and continue to be a big draw at many of the best venues and jazz series’s including Blue Whale, Baked Potato and Vitellos. They will be touring the West Coast of America, including Los Angeles CA and Oakland CA, Portland OR. Eugene OR. Seattle WA. North Bend WA. from www.jonathanrowden.com
