Jesse Saunders
Artist, Producer, and DJ in Los Angeles, California
Jesse Saunders
Artist, Producer, and DJ in Los Angeles, California
Known as the "Originator" of House Music, Jesse Saunders wrote, produced, performed and mixed the world's very 1st house record "ON and ON" on his upstart record label Jes Say Records out of Chicago in 1984. He went on to write and produce a slew of hits including Funk U Up, Real Love, Love Can’t Turn Around, It’s OK, I’m Back Again, Yeah/Let Me Hear U, Excited, Body Muzik, Weekend and more. Celebrating more than 25 years of House Music, Jesse has been featured in numerous documentaries, books and magazines including the award winning "Put The Needle On The Record" and "Pump Up The Volume." He also wrote the definitive history with his book "House Music...The Real Story."