Jesse Harris
Eclectic Songwriting Architect
A Grammy-winning artist blending intimate folk sensibilities with sophisticated jazz harmonies and global rhythmic influences.
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About
A prominent New York songwriter and guitarist, Jesse Harris rose to fame penning hits for Norah Jones. He has since cultivated a prolific solo career, collaborating extensively with John Zorn and blending jazz, bossa nova, and Americana into a distinctively understated sound.
Music Style
His approach blends gentle acoustic guitar textures with soft, melodic vocals and bossa nova-inspired rhythms.
Background
- Hometown
- New York City, New York
- Instruments
- guitar, vocals, piano
- Active
- 1990s-present
Similar Artists
If you like Norah Jones, Madeleine Peyroux — you'll love this artist
Norah Jones
Longtime collaborator with a shared soft jazz-pop aesthetic.
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Madeleine Peyroux
Similar retro-acoustic approach and vocal delivery.
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Notable Collaborations
Norah JonesJohn ZornMadeleine PeyrouxMelody GardotBright Eyes
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