music. magic. medicine.
Paloma Rose is a jazz bassist, vocalist, bandleader, and composer whose music is rooted in the soul of the Southwest.
Her sound draws from a vibrant mosaic of influences: traditional jazz, soul, Latin jazz, mariachi, Northern New Mexican/Norteño traditions, and the swirling textures of psychedelic rock to create a beautiful fusion of sound.
Her artistry is not just a genre—it’s a ceremony. Each note is steeped in ancestral memory, weaving together the mysticism of her Indigenous and Sephardic Jewish heritage with the spiritual landscapes of her homeland.
Paloma views music as an act of community building. Music unifies people. Music heals each other.
Paloma Rose attended MSU Denver’s Jazz Performance program, and has studied under today’s leading jazz voices including Dawn Clement, Shane Endsley(Kneebody), Dave Devine, Patrick McDevitt, and Dru Heller.
Rose has worked closely with legends such as John Clayton, Christian McBride, Greg Gisbert(Maria Schneider Orchestra), Charles Blenzig(Brecker Brothers), and Eric Gunnison(Carmen McRae).
Her presence in the Colorado jazz community runs deep: working with organizations such as Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts (CCJA), serves on the board of the nonprofit Gift of Jazz, has served apart of the social media team for Denver Jazz Fest, and is the Creative Director behind Sister Swing, a transformative program teaching young girls the art of jazz.
Paloma’s journey began early—as a teenager when she was already a sound engineer at Denver’s iconic Dazzle Jazz Club, running shows for artists like Bria Skonberg, Emmet Cohen, Ravi Coltrane, and Cyrille Aimée. Today, she continues to shape the next generation of musicians as a private teacher of voice, bass, piano, and cello.
Rose’s performances have graced KUVO Jazz Radio, KGNU Radio, Denver 7 News, Westword, and MSU Red News; which speaks to her growing presence as both artist and community leader.
At the heart of Paloma Rose’s work is a belief that music is sacred medicine—a tool for healing, transformation, and radical joy. Whether guiding students or commanding the stage, she invites listeners into a shared space of vulnerability and power, urging them to feel deeply, listen closely, and connect to something greater than themselves.