Jess searches for the beauty in the brightest and dimmest moments of life, and is passionate about sharing the words that are sometimes hard to find. An Americana singer-songwriter, she draws from Jazz, Country, Rock, and Soul to create a sound that is both classic and new. She is influenced by storytellers such as Joni Mitchell and Leon Bridges; Jazz icons Ella Fitzgerald and Etta James; country legend Patsy Cline; as well as the Spinners, Sting, and Fleetwood Mac to name a few.
North East • South • West Coast
Jess was born in a small island town on the coast of Maine, raised on backroads and mixed CDs. She graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2018, where Music City (Nashville, TN) deepened her passion and curiosity for all things music - in particular, Jazz and songwriting. After college, she sought her next adventure in San Diego, CA…