Poised and passionate are two words that first come to mind when describing Jess King. She has the qualities of a timeless artist: a striking voice, full of depth and emotion, songs that easily relate to listeners, and a captivating stage presence. As Jess reveals her world through voice and piano, we are led on a journey from her heart into our own, and are left feeling somehow more connected to something greater through listening. Her music finds its way through pop, rhythm and blues, rock, and jazz and seems to transcend category; her uniquely gentle, yet powerful voice affects listeners of many musical tastes.
Jess King has been featured in
Biography Magazine's print and television ad campaigns as an up-and-coming artist. She was also selected to be a part of
VH1’s Rock and Roll Music Mystery Tour and has performed The Star-Spangled Banner at Shea Stadium several times. Jess’ performing has led her to various major cities in the US, as well as abroad to London, Hong Kong, the Caribbean, and Tokyo. Wherever she goes, Jess leaves listeners wanting to hear more from this heartfelt and beautiful artist.
In January 2007, Jess recorded an EP,
Love Me Back, with producer Steve Addabbo (Suzanne Vega, Shawn Colvin). After recording, she spent three months performing in Tokyo until her EP was released in June; a highlight of her stay in Japan was a compliment and hug from the legendary Stevie Wonder, who was drawn in by Jess' voice while having dinner nearby her show.
Jess recently composed several songs for an upcoming feature film written by Jason Reich of Jon Stewart's
The Daily Show, and produced by Sebastian Doggart of
Project Runway. Additionally, her new song,
I Can Be, was featured as a single for the launch of a new house music label, Mutedtrax, at this year’s Winter Music Conference in Miami.
