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New Jersey born, LA livin' and now Nashville based-singer/songwriter Jesse Baylin belts out tunes with a big heart and a raw feel that sounds as if she's spent loads of time in a bar...somewhat like pop-rock star Sheryl Crow. Baylin's voice is more refined than Crow's IMHO. With a bit of western swing, quick sips of sensuously jazzy swagger- and a hefty dose of the bluesy rocker edge...this gal's voice and vocal range could probably have her belting out some standards as easy as any rock and roll staples.
We first caught Jessie Baylin and her kicker band at the industry heavy Tribeca Fim Festival’s/ASCAP Lounge (April 2008) –packing them in at the hip Cutting Room on West Broadway.
Since she flew in and out for the 30 minute gig, Baylin’s been putting the final polishing touches on a new cd (her second)-Firesight-now available for purchase courtesy of record label Verve Forecast.
We love it.
We clicked on her site and our aural sensations started toe tapping toute de suite for “Leave Your Mark” a rootsy love lost ballad with just enough backbeat. We bopped away to the sounds-and did not think- oh yech, another weepy whiny tune.
And no wonder…Baylin’s co-writers include many critically acclaimed artists like Jesse Harris, Whiskeytown’s Mike Daly, the Rembrandts’ Danny Wilde, and LA musician Zack Hexum. And the production, helmed by Roger Moutenot- is flush but doesn’t overpower the emotionally charged lyrics and tunes.
For more info and samples: myspace.com/jessiebaylin