Jes Burgess

Versatile, Innovative, & Incomparable are only a few words often used to describe the work ethic of musician Jessica Burgess. Jes, as she prefers to be called, has dedicated 20 years of her life to the 'cello, but her entire life to studying, performing, teaching, and enjoying music.

As a classical musician, Jes plays, of course 'cello, having performance experience in Symphonic, Chamber, Quartet, and Opera. In the classical music world, she enjoys music of all periods, but specializes in Baroque and early classical, particularly Bach. Currently she plays in the Brentwood Symphony, Ladies Choice String Quartet, and as a freelance 'cellist.

Though classically- trained, Jes Burgess takes on projects and gigs of contemporary genres as well--including improvising! Always eager to listen and pursue music in variety, Jes is highly fluent in many playing styles on 'cello, as well as violin. Past experience includes, folk, jazz, Middle Eastern, Gypsy, traditional & contemporary Japanese, pop, rock, metal, and various types of electronica. As an electric violinist, she enjoys the use of effects, and experimenting with her sound, to create a wide spectrum of timbres that make what you hear her play, "more than just a violin". Most experience with electric violin performance and recording being with electronic dance music, her own as well as other talented artists'.

Jes actively arranges, composes, and produces electronic music under the pseudonym Madebydr.light. She records her own instruments (synths, violin, cello) and voice.