Rosann Winn
Rosann Winn is a singer-songwriter based in Fort Collins, Colorado. She performs in all kinds of musical settings - including acoustic guitar/solo voice - but her ambitions as a vocalist, songwriter and recording artist have led her to sing with jazz, pop, and classical musicians, in duo formats to big bands. All of this experience goes with her every time she steps on stage.
Rosann has been making music since picking up the guitar at age ten, and moving on to major in music at St. Cloud State University in her native Minnesota. With a voice degree under her belt and a turn at singing in a classical voice ensemble, as well as five years performing in pop/folk duo Take 2 (with guitarist Dave Carr), Winn and her husband moved West in 1998. Ten years later they have created a family and a home in Colorado.
For Rosann musically the result so far has been numerous performances, as well as three self-released recordings, her debut “Looking Back” in 1999, “An Acoustic Collection” in 2003, and "Wish & Smile" in 2007. Rosann’s song "Not Alone" was included on the Fort Collins Rocks Local Music Compilation-Volume 2, released in 2004, and "Looking Back" was featured on the Boys & Girls Club of Larimer County Compilation #1, released in 2005.
In 2005 Rosann began her journey into jazz singing when being invited to join the FortJazz Big Band as their regular female vocalist. This initial connection has led to many other collaborations with area jazz musicians and groups.
Currently Rosann is working on her fourth album of original contemporary folk music as well as expanding her vocal jazz repertoire. She is also a private music instructor offering lessons in voice, guitar, and piano through her Set It Free Music studio.
BOOKING OPTIONS:
Over the past 10 years in Northern Colorado Rosann has played for community concerts and festivals, wedding ceremonies and receptions, restaurants, wineries, country clubs, coffeehouses, corporate and private events, senior and retirement villages, and children's events.
Contact Rosann today to add live music to your next event! A pricelist for the following groups is available upon request:
Solo Artist
When playing solo Rosann sings and plays guitar on a mix of original contemporary folk, acoustic rock covers, and jazz standards.
Duo & Band
The Rosann Winn & Bob Montgomery Duo plays the same mix of originals, rock covers, and jazz standards - with Bob rotating around on piano, upright bass, accordion, and percussion. When expanded to include a bassist and drummer this group becomes the Rosann Winn Band - featuring original folk, acoustic rock covers, and jazz standards.
Jazz Only Projects
The Rosann Winn & Bob Montgomery Jazz Duo is a vocal/piano jazz duo performing jazz standards combined with torch songs/ballads. When other musicians are added (horn, bassist, drummer) this group becomes the Rosann Winn Jazz Project - featuring jazz standards and torch songs.