Jake Rosenkalt
A non-traditional path
Rosenkalt began studying music seriously at the age of 24. In the span of four years, his combined talent and insatiable work ethic propelled him from a beginner musician to a top professional, performing with internationally renowned musicians.
Jake Rosenkalt is one of the most exciting young drummers on the jazz scene today. After moving to Chicago in the fall of 2023, he quickly integrated himself into the vibrant music scene. The day after arriving in Chicago, he went out to his first jam session. He impressed the hosts enough that they called him for his first gig just two weeks later. Since then, he has performed with many of the city's top artists including woodwind master Geof Bradfield, Grammy Award-winning bassist Clark Sommers, internationally acclaimed saxophonist Greg Ward, Chicago legend Dennis Carroll, Chris Madsen, Marlene Rosenberg, Mike Allemana, Scott Hesse, Alyssa Allgood, Ben Walzter, Dave Miller, Pat Mallinger, Dan Trudell, Tim Fitzgerald, and John Wojciechowski. He's played at many of the premiere venues in Chicago including the legendary Green Mill, Andy's Jazz Club, Winter's Jazz Club, and Evanston Space. Rosenkalt is a regular collaborator with pianist Joe Alterman, who is considered "one of the freshest voices in modern jazz." (Artsatl.Org). Outside of Chicago, Rosenkalt performs with internationally renowned musicians such as Paul Bollenback, Steve Cardenas, Kenny Werner, and Harvie S. In addition, Rosenkalt has performed with Sheryl Bailey, John Lockwood, Peter Slavov, Rick Dimuzio, Jeff Lockhart, Stan Strickland, Tim Ray, and Phil Grenadier. While studying at Berklee College of Music, he was a member of the Berklee Global Jazz Institute, where he studied with luminaries such as Danilo Perez, John Patitucci, and Joe Lovano. In addition to performing, Rosenkalt is highly respected educator. He's on faculty at the Musician's Workshop in Westmont IL and also runs his own private drum studio in Chicago.
