Weddings∙ Festivals∙ House Concerts∙ Private Parties∙ Corporate Functions∙ Breweries∙ Cafes∙ Farmers Markets∙ Music Lessons ∙ Remote & Live Studio Sessions∙ Custom Compositions ∙ Lyric Writing ∙ Arranging ∙ Vocal Overdubs ∙ Songwriting Collaborations
Jesse Maclaine is an extremely talented and versatile singer, pianist, bandleader, recording artist, songwriter, composer and producer whose music career spans over three decades. Her mezzo soprano and piano/organ centered sound is charming, authentic, uplifting, spirited and beautiful. Specializing in original music and covers of top 40 pop, rock, oldies, jazz and ambient music, Jesse's 300+ song repertoire includes timeless classics from the 20th-21st century. Aptly nicknamed Dynamo Hummingbird, Jesse Maclaine masterfully romps across the genres of pop, rock, jazz, funk, soul, blues and folk with a vibrancy and passion that inspires and delights audiences of all ages.
Solo or ensemble, she curates the ideal soundtrack for corporate events, weddings, private parties, listening rooms, festivals, art galleries, cozy cafes and even the rowdy local breweries and pubs. Listeners are delighted by her radiant presence, sharp wit, innovative interpretations and passionate concerts. Notable past performances include: Denver Botanic Gardens, Denver Zoo, Colorado Convention Center, Ritz Carlton, DIA, Taste of Colorado, Mishawaka Amphitheatre, CO VegFest, AHA Go Red For Women Gala at DMNS, Stream TV Award Show, Santa Fe’s Cowgirl Hall of Fame, NOLA House of Blues, Tipitina’s, The Howling Wolf NOLA, Senator Hickenlooper’s Holiday Party, The St. Regis Aspen Resort, St. Julien Boulder, Fort Collins Lincoln Center, Macky Auditorium, Boulder’s Chautauqua, Aurora Arts Festival, Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom, NTEN Conference and more.
Jesse Maclaine's music blends pop-rock, cool jazz, edgy folk, and soulful New Orleans influences into a powerful combination of familiar yet unique sounds. Often compared to Tori Amos and Regina Spektor, Jesse's concerts feature covers by popular artists including: Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Joni Mitchell, Nina Simone, Madonna, Amy Winehouse, Sara Bareilles, Otis Redding, Leonard Cohen, Fleetwood Mac, Jewel, The Pixies, George Michael, Fiona Apple, Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Cole Porter, Paul Simon, Elton John, Nirvana, Carly Simon, Randy Newman, Bruce Springsteen, Meghan Trainor, Duran Duran, Olivia Newton John, Pearl Jam, The Beatles, Cyndi Lauper and other crowd favorites.
Highlights of Jesse's music career include: composing/recording/producing 7 full length albums and 2 EPs, completing 12 national tours, over 3600 concerts and 12,000+ performance hours, composing/arranging the music for two locally produced musicals, being chosen as the opening act for Melissa Etheridge, having her music featured on radio stations like WWOZ, WTUL, 99.5 The Mountain, KRFC, KTCL and popular podcasts like Best Radio You Have Never Heard, Women of Substance Radio Podcast, 14er Holistics and more, collaborating with elite music professionals like Grammy winning engineers David Glasser and Anna Frick, Grammy nominated engineer Chris Munson and Platinum accredited engineer Jeff Kanan, collaborating with iconic musicians: Johnny Vidavocich, Carlo Nuccio, Alex McMurray, Margie Perez, and Wendy Woo, performing for government officials: Mayor Marc Morial of New Orleans, the Ambassador of Turkey, and Colorado Senator John Hickenlooper, and sharing stages with band members of Tori Amos, Dr. John, Continental Drifters, Emmylou Harris, Irma Thomas, Bobby McFerrin, Mose Allison, Nat Adderly, Susan Cowsill, Harry Connick, and Astral Project.
"LISTEN IF YOU LIKE SARA BAREILLES... SURE TO BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY WITH THE UPBEAT PIANO, MACLAINE’S INFECTIOUS SMILE, SOFT AND JAZZ-FOLK VOICE..." 303 MAGAZINE, DENVER, COLORADO
Follow the links below to stream new music from Jesse Maclaine & the Scotch or her avant garde solo piano project Jesse Maclaine’s Instant Octopus or her past work as Aural Elixir. Be in the know about upcoming gigs and all kinds of fascinating updates by signing up for the email list or let’s get connected on social media. Feel free to use the contact form or message via social media to inquire about booking, recording or composition requests, as well as questions about online voice/piano/songwriting lessons.
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