Doug Rosenberg holding a saxophone♪ Better Than TV♪ Goran Ivanovic Group♪ Underwater♪ Folk Tales

Formerly on stage. Now behind the screen.

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Doug Rosenberg is a Chicago-based web designer and developer who builds websites for musicians and small businesses, covering design, development, branding, and ongoing support. He is also a jazz saxophonist, composer, and educator, with the debut albumBetter Than TV (2014) and a New England Conservatory degree.

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I design and build custom websites for small businesses — the same care that went into every animation, form, and pixel on this page. Fast, clean, no bloat, no bolted-on page builder.

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  • Branding
  • Ongoing Support
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On airCH 01 / 06

GuacamayoAstro

Chicago funky Latin groove band

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Recordings

Better Than TV album cover

Better Than TV

2014 debut. "Fearlessness of spirit and a robustness of tone" — Chicago Tribune.

Goran Ivanovic Group album cover

Goran Ivanovic Group

Balkan folk and acoustic jazz, with the zesty odd-metered rhythms of Eastern European folk music.

Underwater album cover

Underwater

With Eastern Blok — foreign and familiar, patient and strange.

Folk Tales album cover

Folk Tales

Eastern Blok's sophomore release — somber and serious, lively and elusive.

Doug Rosenberg with saxophone

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.

  • Saxophones, Flutes, Clarinets
  • Composition / Arranging
  • Education
  • Tech

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

Highlights

  • 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.

FAQ

Quick answers

Who is Doug Rosenberg?

Doug Rosenberg is a Chicago-based web designer and developer and a jazz saxophonist, composer, and educator. He has performed at Millennium Park, the Green Mill, Symphony Center, and Joe's Pub, and with Robert Glasper, Kendrick Scott, and Danilo Pérez.

What web services does he offer?

Web design, development, branding, and ongoing support, for musicians and small businesses. Examples of client and personal work are in the portfolio section above and at dougrosenbergdev.com.

Does he teach saxophone?

Yes. Doug teaches private lessons in saxophone, clarinet, flute, jazz improvisation, and music theory for beginner through advanced students. He was also the jazz improvisation and saxophone instructor at New Trier High School from 2003 to 2011. Use the contact form to ask about availability.

What has he recorded?

His debut album Better Than TV (2014), plus albums with Eastern Blok (Underwater and Folk Tales) and the Goran Ivanovic Group.

How do I contact him?

Use the contact form on this page, or email doug.rosenberg@gmail.com.

Booking & Contact

Let’s make some music.

Available for performances, sessions, and private instruction.

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