About

Jake Sucher is an Oakland-based guitarist, audio engineer, and educator that performs under the name J Camden.

On any given day he could be found teaching a class with School of Song, recording at Santo Studio, or releasing music with The Fountain Inc.

Jake holds a BFA in jazz studies from California Institute of the Arts has currently completed one year towards his Masters in Performer/Composer, also at CalArts.

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"The music of Jake Sucher draws inspiration from a wide variety of influences: from jazz smoothness with no wave noise splinters to mutant disco grooves paired with understated melodies and tongue-in-check lyrics. All topped with a joyful, experimental post-punk approach. Far from being retro, this is very personal, exiting music by a young promising artist to be watched." 

- Ulrich Krieger

“Aside from being the co-founder and original host of The Fountain Concert Series, Jake is a phenomenal guitarist, teacher, songwriter, producer, and a Zen-cat, to be sure.”

- Derek Barber

“Jake is talented and professional, with a strong knowledge of and passion for his field. He is also very accommodating and a genuinely nice person. Over all, he is a wonderful teacher.”

- Yoojin Oh