Jesse Sharps

Jesse Sharps
is one of the premiere musicians to come out of Los Angeles, a talented multi-instrumentalist, leader, conductor and arranger who is completely devoted to his art, who lives it every day of his life, carrying unselfishly the banner of community arts and pushing the boundaries of the music. This is recognized by his peers, who, when called, do not hesitate to become involved with and support Jesse.”

-Steven Isoardi  (Author of Central Avenue Sounds)

Jesse Sharps is the founder and leader of The Gathering: Roots & Branches of Los Angeles Jazz. He is one of the great composers and musicians to emerge out of the progressive improvised music scene of Los Angeles and was an early bandleader in the Pan Afikan Peoples Arkestra, a community jazz orchestra whose musical heritage traces back to the early 60s. Click the link to learn more at his personal website. jessesharps.com

Photo – Jesse at the 2019 Maine International Film Festival