Hailing from Denver, Colorado Glenn Ortega is a guitarist/singer songwriter, studio arranger and producer. Glenn's childhood background was engulfed with musical influence from his multi-instrumentalist grandfather Benny down to his mom Dolly, a jazz and spanish style vocalist as well as other family members and friends prevalent on the local Denver music scene.

Glenn's roots are jazz, rock, fusion, pop, and soul. While growing up as a teen Glenn was fortunate to have been exposed to major league musicians and jam sessions with Denver's own premier rock guitarist Tommy Bolin (my mentor) and English heavy weight rocker Deep Purples Glenn Hughes; former relative via marriage, "I'll show you some shapes big boy." Both these rock and roll icons were a big influence on Glenn's playing and writing style.

Glenn has over the last several years expanded his musical bouquet with the addition of piano and keyboards. This affords Glenn the opportunity to expand and enhance his musical arrangements to also include television and film soundtracks.

Glenn's first release: "Transitions," is a true testament to this new creative frontier. With songs such as "Sands of Time," Rocky Mountain Powder," and "Autumn Serenity." Glenn Illustrates the panoramic essence of his Colorado roots.

Glenn's latest project; his new album due for release in August 2007 promises to deliver an escalated version of jazz, rock, fusion, and pop soul styling's keeping in stride with his orchestrated string arrangements.

Glenn will continue to expand his music and cross the threshold to each new and intriguing level of melody and harmony ear-candy to you. Stay in touch and follow the progress of this dynamic musician and designer.