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THE ARTISTS

With performance ensembles in both Philadelphia & Seattle The Red Rose Jazz Project honors women composers and lyricists through Classic Jazz performance and anecdotal HerStories. Songwriters highlighted include Dorothy Fields, Billie Holiday, Joni Mitchell, Marilyn Bergman, Abbey Lincoln, Liz Wright, Sandy Denny, Siedah Garrett, Nora Beys, Alice Coltrane, Carla Bley, Marylou Williams, Peggy Lee, Marian McPartland, Flora Purim, Anita Baker and many more. Drawing from more than100 years of Jazz standards, popular music, and their own original compositions the shows are magical

 

As an all women's collaborative, the project takes its name in honor of American Artist Violet Oakley and her "Red Rose Girls" who chose to live and work together in solidarity - focused on their art. We don’t live together, but do love working together and love playing great music written by women! Each exceptional Jazz artists in their own right, The Roses include many outstanding female Jazz musicians, poets, and dancers ~ performing in many creative formations - always interesting, innovative, emotional, and elegant.

Featuring exceptional Jazz musicians our “Celebrate Women!” shows are a great choice for festivals, special concert performances, summer stages, school presentations, and private events.

Click here to learn more about The Roses here!

Led by vocalist Jean Lenke, the west coast based Red Rose Quintet performs in the greater Seattle & Puget Sound area as well as OR & Western Canada. The East Coast Roses are led by percussionist Karen Smith and available in the greater Philadelphia area, PA, DE, NJ, NY, MD.

Reach out! We'd love to play for you! #allwomenalljazz

 

Reach out! We'd love to come to play a special concert or your private party for you!

For Booking inquiries, contact

Jean Lenke, Project Director.

CALENDAR

Appearances

  • Celebrate Women! ~ With Jean Lenke's Rose Trio
    Celebrate Women! ~ With Jean Lenke's Rose Trio
    Thu, Mar 07
    Shoreline
    Mar 07, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Shoreline, 1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline, WA 98155, USA
    Mar 07, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Shoreline, 1520 NE 177th St, Shoreline, WA 98155, USA
    Jazz vocalist Jean Lenke will perform with pianist Nelda Swiggett & bassist Rachael Contorer as The Rose Trio
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  • Jean Lenke's Rose Quintet ~ Stage 7 Pianos
    Jean Lenke's Rose Quintet ~ Stage 7 Pianos
    Sat, Feb 24
    Kirkland
    Feb 24, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Kirkland, 12037 124th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034, USA
    Feb 24, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Kirkland, 12037 124th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034, USA
    JEAN LENKE'S ROSE QUINTET celebrates the many wonderful women composers and lyricists that have contributed to our extensive Jazz & Popular Music Catalogue!
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  • Jean Lenke & The Rose Quintet! ~ "Celebrate Women!"
    Jean Lenke & The Rose Quintet! ~ "Celebrate Women!"
    Sun, Nov 12
    The Manor House
    Nov 12, 2023, 6:30 PM PST – Nov 13, 2023, 8:30 PM PST
    The Manor House, 4611 Woodson Ln NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110, USA
    Nov 12, 2023, 6:30 PM PST – Nov 13, 2023, 8:30 PM PST
    The Manor House, 4611 Woodson Ln NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110, USA
    ean’s Red Rose Quintet celebrates the many wonderful women composers and lyricists that have contributed to our extensive Jazz & Popular Music Catalogue! Each concert highlights music from the early 20th century to today, and is presented by some of the area's most talented Jazz musicians.
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  • The Red Rose Quintet play Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts
    The Red Rose Quintet play Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts
    Sun, May 28
    Port Angeles
    May 28, 2023, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
    Port Angeles, 131 E 1st St, Port Angeles, WA 98362, USA
    May 28, 2023, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
    Port Angeles, 131 E 1st St, Port Angeles, WA 98362, USA
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  • Jean Lenke Rose Quartet Celebrates Women In Jazz!
    Jean Lenke Rose Quartet Celebrates Women In Jazz!
    Thu, May 11
    Stage 7 Pianos
    May 11, 2023, 7:00 PM PDT – May 12, 2023, 7:00 PM PDT
    Stage 7 Pianos, 12037 124th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034, USA
    May 11, 2023, 7:00 PM PDT – May 12, 2023, 7:00 PM PDT
    Stage 7 Pianos, 12037 124th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034, USA
    We’ll be presenting a tribute concert to many of the wonderful women composers and lyricists that have contributed to our extensive Jazz catalogue! Come experience the magic!
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  • Jean Lenke Rose Quartet Celebrates Women In Jazz!
    Jean Lenke Rose Quartet Celebrates Women In Jazz!
    Sun, Apr 02
    Waterfront Park Community Center
    Apr 02, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    Waterfront Park Community Center, 370 Brien Dr SE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110, USA
    Apr 02, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    Waterfront Park Community Center, 370 Brien Dr SE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110, USA
    We’ll be presenting a tribute concert to many of the wonderful women composers and lyricists that have contributed to our extensive Jazz catalogue! Come experience the magic! Jean Lenke, Vocals, Linda Dowdell, Piano, Rachael Contorer, Bass, & Angie Tabor, Drums www.jeantherapymusic.com
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  • Live@Lunch with the Red Rose Combo
    Live@Lunch with the Red Rose Combo
    Wed, Jul 08
    Dilworth Park
    Jul 08, 2020, 4:00 PM
    Dilworth Park, 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
    Jul 08, 2020, 4:00 PM
    Dilworth Park, 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
    Catch us swinging... with Lynn Riley, sax, Suzzette Ortiz, keys & Karen Smith, percussion. Free & bring your lunch! Sponsored by PNC Bank
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  • The Roses Celebrate Women's History Month at the Royal Room!
    The Roses Celebrate Women's History Month at the Royal Room!
    Thu, Mar 26
    Royal Room
    Mar 26, 2020, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Royal Room, 5000 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118, USA
    Mar 26, 2020, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Royal Room, 5000 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118, USA
    With Jean Lenke, Vocals, Nelda Swiggett, Keys, Marina Christopher, Bass, Taryn Zickefoose, Drums, Marge Rosen, Trumpet & Ann Nordling, Sax! with very special appearances by Nicole Waters, Rani Weatherby, Kim Maguire, Sarah Shea & More!
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  • Jazz at the Woodmere!
    Jazz at the Woodmere!
    Fri, Oct 04
    Woodmere Art Museum
    Oct 04, 2019, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Woodmere Art Museum, 9201 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118, USA
    Oct 04, 2019, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Woodmere Art Museum, 9201 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118, USA
    RED ROSE COMBO: CELEBRATING WOMEN IN JAZZ Featuring Rose Combo musicians Kendrah Butler Waters (piano), Monnette Sudler (bass), Toni Momma-t Curtis (vocals & spoken word) & Karen Smith (percussion).
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  • New Brunswick Jazz Project Concert
    New Brunswick Jazz Project Concert
    Thu, Aug 22
    Hyatt Regency New Brunswick
    Aug 22, 2019, 8:00 PM – Aug 23, 2019, 11:00 PM
    Hyatt Regency New Brunswick, 2 Albany St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
    Aug 22, 2019, 8:00 PM – Aug 23, 2019, 11:00 PM
    Hyatt Regency New Brunswick, 2 Albany St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
    Featuring Red Rose Combo musicians Karen Smith (percussion), Mary Buck (bass), Vanessa Taylor (sax) & Rachael Bodek (violin).
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  • Summer Concert at Carteret Waterfront!
    Summer Concert at Carteret Waterfront!
    Sun, Aug 18
    Waterfront Fitness Trail
    Aug 18, 2019, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Waterfront Fitness Trail, Waterfront Fitness Trail, Carteret, NJ 07008, USA
    Aug 18, 2019, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Waterfront Fitness Trail, Waterfront Fitness Trail, Carteret, NJ 07008, USA
    Featuring Red Rose Combo Musicians ~ Karen Smith (percussion), Monnette Sudler (bass), Erica Mack (keys, vocals, guitar), Vanessa Taylor (sax), Donna Dorman (percussion), & Leslie Hamilton (spoke word) - #celebratewomen
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