Jessé

Origin

Niterói, RJ

Years Active

1960s

Genres

MPB, pop, música romântica

Instruments

vocals, contrabaixo

Biography

Jessé Florentino Santos, known artistically as Jessé, was born in Niterói on April 25, 1952. A singer, songwriter, and musician with a striking voice, he began his artistic journey in Brasília, singing at dances and joining bands such as Placa Luminosa, in addition to adopting pseudonyms to record in English in the 1970s.

National recognition came in the 1980s, especially after winning the MPB Shell Festival as best interpreter with the classic "Porto Solidão", composed by Zeca Bahia and Ginko. Throughout his career, Jessé stood out for interpreting major hits and participating in international festivals, such as the OTI Festival, leaving remarkable albums and collaborating with various names in Brazilian music, such as Reginaldo Veloso and Daniel Salinas.

In the 1990s, following disagreements with commercial record labels, he founded his own label to maintain his artistic freedom and released works focused on his musical roots. His trajectory was tragically interrupted on March 29, 1993, when he passed away as a result of a car accident in Ourinhos, leaving an undeniable legacy in the country's popular music.

Discography

• Cozy Mornings (2024)
• Relaxing Music with Rain Sounds II (2024)
• Relaxing Piano for Stress Relief (2024)
• Memories in the Rain (2024)
• Piano Nature Melodies (2024)
• Gently Back To Sleep (2024)
• Rainforest Dreams (2024)
• Spa & Massage (2024)
• Relaxing Music with Water Sounds II (2024)
• Study Sessions (2024)
• Relaxing Music with Rain Sounds (2024)
• Good Morning (2024)
• Sleep Story Melodies (2024)
• When The Rain Falls (2024)
• Relaxing Music with Water Sounds (2024)
• Stories in the Rain (2024)
• Clouds and Raindrops (2025)
• Night Orchard (2025)
• Letters from the Sky (2025)
• Relaxing Music with Water Sounds VI (2025)
• the rhythm of rain (2025)
• Dreams in Dandelion Light (2025)
• Wildflower Letters (2025)
• Melodies in the Rain (2025)
• Where Rain Doesn’t Fall (2025)
• Steps Through the Mist (2025)
• Relaxing Music with Water Sounds V (2025)
• Mind in Motion (2025)
• Catching Feelings (2025)
• Melody of the Clouds (2025)
• Starlight Voyage (2025)
• The Meadow’s Secret (2025)
• Universe of Dreams (2025)
• Rain and Solitude (2025)
• The Grand Elegance (2025)
• Relaxing Music with Water Sounds IV (2025)
• Starry Canvas (2025)
• Nostalgic & Warm (2025)
• Dreamscape Reverie (2025)
• The Sound of Rain (2025)
• Silent Wonders (2025)
• Relaxing Music with Water Sounds III (2025)
• All This Time (2026)
• Hello, Morning (2026)
• Peaceful Waters, Gentle Piano (2026)
• A Rainy Afternoon (2026)
• Silver Secrets (2026)
• Beyond the Stars (2026)
• Sunshine in Heart (2026)
• Lines in Air (2026)
• Rain State Of Mind (2026)
• Things Half Remembered (2026)
• Midnight Rain Blue (2026)
• Relaxing Music with Water Sounds VII (2026)