Saxophonist · Composer · Educator
Doug
Rosenberg
Listen
Recordings
Better Than TV
2014 debut. "Fearlessness of spirit and a robustness of tone" — Chicago Tribune.
Goran Ivanovic Group
Balkan folk and acoustic jazz, with the zesty odd-metered rhythms of Eastern European folk music.
Underwater
With Eastern Blok — foreign and familiar, patient and strange.
Folk Tales
Eastern Blok's sophomore release — somber and serious, lively and elusive.
About
“Fearlessness of spirit and a robustness of tone that seem likely to win him a devoted following.”— Chicago Tribune
Doug Rosenberg is a member of the new generation of jazz musicians composing and improvising music for the next century. His work on saxophone has an instantly recognizable sound and personal melodic language — best known for his work with Eastern Blok and Goran Ivanovic, and collaborations with Sam Barsh, Maurice Brown, Kelan Phil Cohran, Robert Glasper, Robert “Baabe” Irving III, Rakalam Bob Moses, and Kendrick Scott.
Performance
On the Road
Chicago
- Millennium Park
- Green Mill
- Hothouse
- Symphony Center
- Jazz Showcase
- Taste of Chicago
National & International
- Joe's Pub
- St. Louis Art Museum
- Knitting Factory
- Chris' Jazz Café
- Blues Alley
- Makor
- Satalla
- Firefly Club
- Cedar Cultural Center
- Johnny D's
- Canadian Guitar Festival
- Alchemia
- Krannert Center
- Dazzle
Artists Performed With
Sam BarshBrendan BaylissBobby BroomMaggie BrownMaurice BrownOscar Brown Jr.Phil CohranErnest DawkinsMichael FrantiGeorge FreemanRobert GlasperFareed HaqueNikki GlaspieJen HartswickKeyon HarroldMarquis HillRobert "Baabe" Irving IIIGoran IvanovicKarsh KaleMark KelleyRakalam Bob MosesKris MyersJeff ParkerDanilo PérezJoe RussoKendrick ScottSherry ScottJohn SinclairWalter SmithOscar StagnaroLuciana SouzaMatt UleryCorey WilkesDavid Young
Guest Artist / Visiting Instructor
- Princeton University
- University of Michigan
- Cornell University
- Carnegie Mellon University
- University of Pittsburgh
- Lewis University
- SUNY Fredonia
- University of Minnesota
- University of Nebraska
- Haverford College
- Elgin Community College
- Francis Parker School
- New Trier High School
- Kennedy High School
Teaching Experience
Private Instructor & Clinician
Chicago-area schools including Evanston middle schools, Sears School, Glenview, Glencoe, Winnetka, Chicago Academy for the Arts, Oswego HS, and Plank MS.
- Private instruction in saxophone, clarinet, flute, jazz improvisation, and music theory
- Customized lesson plans for students from beginner to advanced
- Preparation for auditions, recitals, jazz ensemble placements, and honor bands
New Trier High School
- Freshman Jazz Ensemble Assistant (2005–2008)
- Jazz Improvisation Instructor (2003–2008)
- Saxophone Instructor (2007–2011)
Lake Forest Country Day School — Band Director (Fall 2012)
Professional Affiliations
- Member, International Association of Jazz Educators (since 2005)
- Endorsed by Selmer Saxophones
Education
- New England Conservatory — Bachelor of Music, Jazz Performance (1997–2002)
- BS in Chemistry (1997–2002)
For My Students
Sheet Music Library
Practice pieces and lesson material for private students — search or browse, then open a piece to view.
Select a piece from the list to view.
Photo Gallery
In Frame
Booking & Contact
Let’s make some music.
Available for performances, sessions, and private instruction.
doug.rosenberg@gmail.comOr send a message directly