Jesse hits somewhere above the fifth grade reading level, bringing hooks galore without insulting your intelligence. Subtle-yet-expensive-sounding chord changes underscore his insightful lyrics

His first full-length release, "Contents Under Pressure" was named "one of the best CDs of 2004" by the Indie Acoustic Project, and was semi-finalist in Discmakers Independent Music World Series. Several tracks have been Top 10 in Broadjam charts.

"Freedom Isn't Free Tonight' has been featured on two nationally syndicated radio programs: "The Mike Malloy Show" (Air America Radio), and "Democracy Now" (Pacifica Radio), reaching millions of listeners, as well as receiving airplay on numerous staions.

"Goodnight New York" won honorable mention in the 2003 John Lennon Songwriting Contest. Some of his short pieces appear in "Brainglow," an educational storytelling DVD produced by the Bay Area Video Coalition.

"On The Fly" is due to appear in an upcoming film by Wes Brown.