Jessica's latest album is overflowing with songs of enduring appeal that shine with the spirit of authentic Americana folk music. Beautiful, compelling melodies with intelligent and emotional lyrics, sung with a sensual confidence that hovers somewhere between the soulful approach of Joni Mitchell combined with the relaxed, syrupy technique of Rickie Lee Jones.

Her lyrics fluently speak to her generation and others about love, life, loss and everything in between. Layered with emotion, her voice and lyrics combine beautifully in a melodious journey through the spirit of a young woman.

Her unique voice brings to mind 1960s folk music with a flair for the dramatic. She infuses her work with a melodic honesty that comes through beautifully in her blend of heartfelt lyrics with elegant and distinctive vocals.

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Quotes

" passionate lyrical songwriting with raw silky vocal inflections in her performance.
Ani DiFranco meets Jacob Dylan".......... Mike Johnson Co-founder
High Sierra Music Festival

Bio

Jessica Katz has heard the music from the day she was born. Her mother, Sheryl, sang in the church choir, while her father, Gary Katz, is a gifted musician and producer. Raised primarily in Twain Harte, California, Jessica found her musical style in the roots of Gold Country, combining down home tradition with the elements of contemporary coffee house style. Her unique voice brings to mind 1960s folk music with a flair for the dramatic. She infuses her work with a melodic honesty that comes through beautifully in her blend of heartfelt lyrics with elegant and distinctive vocals.

Jessica's songs like, "Rescue Me," "I'll Follow" and "You Know Me Better," are reminiscent of the soulful approach of Joni Mitchell combined with the relaxed, syrupy technique of Rickie Lee Jones, along with an inimitable style all her own. Her lyrics fluently speak to her generation and others about love, life, loss and everything in between. Layered with emotion, her voice and lyrics combine beautifully in a melodious journey through the spirit of a young woman.

Jessica has been playing guitar since the age of 12, when she immediately started developing a distinctive finger-picking style. She began writing her own songs shortly thereafter. Throughout her high school years, she was involved in drama programs and performed in numerous plays and concerts and at 16, she was accepted into the Mountain Actors Conservatory. Later, while at Valley College in North Hollywood, Jessica met noted music producer Harry Maslin. He worked with her helping perfect her singing and song writing skills.

Now, at 27, Jessica plans on spending more time on stage and in the recording studio as her catalog continues to grow.

Contact: Pegasus Flight Records 661-575-0439
Email: GJK52@att.net