Jen Carnahan
"Jen O. Syde/ J-Note"

Goals ______ •To put together a band of like-minded and dedicated musicians who would like to collaborate, write and record original material and work and tour full-time. •Seeking musicians with equal backgrounds in eclectic jam-styles where improvisation is key; as well as studio-tight, deliberate styles where arrangement is key Traits ________________ •Positive & Professional •Assertive •Open minded •Flexible •Team player •Hard working •Dedicated Education: _________________________ Vancouver Island University (Nanaimo) Jazz Music program: Present Vancouver Community College (Vancouver) Jazz and Contemporary music program: 2002-2003 Malaspina (Nanaimo) Jazz music program: 1999-2001 Experience: _______________ •Currently enrolled in full-time jazz studies, playing and performing in 2 ensembles •Toured across Canada, playing professional bass in singer-songwriter Jenica Rayne's new age/folk/country group 'Rhythm & Rayne.' •Teamed with percussionist/spoken word artist Tracy Myers for several events; including a unique gig featuring Miki Klaver (flute) and Juno winner Lillian Alle... more...