Jess Wayne
Los Angeles, California, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2015 | SELF
Music
Press
"one of the most impressive and notable records of 2016" - No Depression
"blissful combination of modern Folk, Blues, easy Jazz and a dash of Americana." - Paste Magazine
"molten hot concoction of smooth jazz, contemporary folk, and cool blues that bring out the Americana “storytelling”” - Nashville Music Guide
As many moments of blissful beauty as there are of thought provoking, real-life reflection. - Stereo Stickman
the essence of life’s complexity, for people who know that life is sometimes messy and muddy, yet simple and beautiful all at the same time - The Huffington Post
like riding down a winding, clear-watered river with a steady, slow current on a warm, sunny day - Blogcritics
well-seasoned, fine like aged wine, and as tasty as grandma’s jam - Middle Tennessee Music.com
Fascinating up and coming artist…. does a stunning job genre hopping - The Independent Spotlight
a hefty dose of rock music that channels the artistic muscle of greats like Van Morrison and Warren Zevon....powerful live instrumentation that transcends so-called, “dating.” - The Miews
complex, messy, muddy, simple and beautiful – all at the same time....about as independent as you can get. - scallywagmagazine.com
Discography
Ride The River Album
Bully Boys - Single
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Bio
Jess Wayne is a singer-songwriter, poet, and guitar player based in Los Angeles (originally from Denver); His sound can be described as a comfortable fusion of contemporary folk, chill blues, jazz stylings and Americana.
The band includes three world-class players: John Matthew Rosenberg on piano/keys (Cab Calloway, Carlos Santana, Jerry Garcia, Bonnie Raitt, Phil Collins, Huey Lewis), Jimmy Ledezma on percussion (Arco Iris, Los Pinguos, Wild Colonials) and Jesse Holsapple on bass (Dale Okerman, Tiran Porter - both of Doobie Brothers fame).
Music with a groove for adults who have lived and know that life is complex, messy, muddy, simple and beautiful - all at the same time. Jess Wayne’s debut album, "Ride The River," was released June 10, 2016.
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