One of the musical highlights of this decade has been the resurgence of vintage soul singers in popular music. Names like Amy Winehouse, Sharon Jones, and Raphael Saadiq were all able to bring music fans back to yesteryear with their throwback hits and killer backing bands. The latest talent to dip his pen in the nostalgic ink is Boston's own Jesse Dee. Following in the footsteps of fellow Boston golden boy Eli "Paperboy" Reed, Jesse Dee's feel-good vibe and soulful swagger are dragging even the most flat-footed folks out on the dance floor. With a voice that is traceable to R&B classics such as Sam Cooke, Arthur Conley, and Al Green, Jesse Dee does an exceptional job modernizing his sound just enough so that it constantly sounds fresh and doesn't feel as though he is simply milking the nostalgia factor. His slick set of pipes are finely complimented by his greasy G. Love guitar licks and his very solid backing backing band. Live, he is backed simply by 3 other musicians, but is able to produce a full and explosive sound. In the studio, Jessie Dee is assisted by a large collective of horn players, backup singers, percussionists, and other various talents. His latest release, Bittersweet Batch, has turned heads both locally and internationally. He does a great Marvin Gaye on cuts like "Yet To Come," while the simplicity of acoustic guitar in "Slow Down" helps to add shine to his already polished vocals. Jessie Dee is achieving quick success and rapidly gaining a heavy fanbase worldwide. He has opened for the likes of Al Green and Etta James and is currently up for a Boston Music Award for R&B Act of the Year. Jesse Dee also just released a holiday tune called "Underneath The Christmas Tree" which is sure to liven the spirits this season. Be sure to pick up Jesse Dee's Bittersweet Batch and if you have the chance, don't miss seeing him live as well.
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