- Nashville, TN
- Singing Guitarist
- $999 - $4999
Jesse Maclaine
Overview
Private Events ∙ Corporate Functions ∙ Weddings ∙ Festivals ∙ Clubs ∙ Bars ∙ Cafes ∙ Listening Rooms ∙ Parties
Consistently rated 5 STARS across all platforms, Jesse Maclaine is a versatile and accomplished singer, pianist, bandleader and songwriter with over two decades of experience. Notable past performances include: Denver Botanic Gardens, Denver Zoo, Colorado Convention Center, Ritz Carlton, DIA, Taste of Colorado, VegFest and more. Specializing in top 40 pop, rock, oldies, jazz and ambient music, Jesse's 200+ song repertoire includes timeless classics from the 20th-21st century.
Jesse Maclaine always delivers impressively dynamic, authentic, engaging, extraordinary performances!
Reviews
22 reviews
Dan W.
November 19, 2025Fantastic pianist
Jesse was an amazing addition to our band. She was a consummate professional, arriving early and ready. She provided all her own equipment. She did excellent crowd work. She jumped in and helped out with the show when appropriate. Jesse is a powerhouse. Hire her today!
Hired as: Interactive Performer, Jazz Pianist, Jazz Singer, Keyboard Player, Pianist, Pop Singer, Singing Pianist
Jesse Maclaine
Thanks very much Dan! You're so nice and I had such good time playing music with you all! Lots of talent on that stage. :) Sorry I wasn't available last weekend but would definitely love to do again some time. Rock on my friend!
Chris L. R.
November 19, 2025Wonderful!
We booked Jesse for our corporate party and she was fantastic. We got numerous compliments on the music. Leading up to the event, Jesse was very professional and accommodating. Thank you, Jesse!
Hired as: Singing Pianist
Twan N.
October 14, 2025Very Good Each Time
I requested Jesse for a 2nd time, and she performed as you request. I recommend requesting for her if you are looking for a pianist. She is good as always.
Hired as: Singing Pianist
Jesse Maclaine
Thank you Twan, I really enjoyed seeing all the local artists and craftspeople. You did an excellent job organizing and managing this event, everyone had a wonderful time!
Twan N.
October 6, 2025Very good and professional
Jesse showed up on time, very good, and professional.
Hired as: Pianist
Jesse Maclaine
Thank you so much Twan, it was a pleasure to work with you!
Ellen
July 4, 2024Superb!
Jesse hit the spot! She was available last minute for an important gig that needed Micer entertainment. She was a perfect addition to the big media event in Denver. She played during the mixer and got rave reviews, from the guests and shows organizers alike. She's delightful, talented & a self starter who showed up early, set up and hit go. Great song selection, beautiful voice and just the right volume for she event. She mingled with the guests after and they loved her. Highly recommend!
Hired as: Corporate Entertainment, Jazz Singer, Keyboard Player, One Man Band, Pianist, Pop Singer, Singer/Songwriter
Jesse Maclaine
Thank you so much Ellen, it was an absolute pleasure to meet you and perform for your event! I'm looking forward to working with you again soon, thank you for all you do to support and uplift women in the arts. Your work is truly meaningful, important and such a generous gift to female entertainers and our audiences.
Booking information
Price range: Rates start at $111 per hour.
Languages: English
Gig length: 10 - 360 minutes
Insurance: $200,000 - Activated at client request only
What to expect
Punctuality, professionalism, polite demeanor, empathy and compassion for the needs of others, and of course beautiful, creative, appropriate music carefully crafted to meet the specific needs of each client.
With over 20 years experience as a professional musician, my musical services will add that finishing touch to your event. I offer a diverse catalog of music, from elegant ambiance to fun grooves, just right for dancing. Rates are flexible and formats vary based upon your needs. Whether you are looking for a solo pianist, solo vocalist, classic trio, or a 10 piece dance band, I am ready to help you realize your vision. I also offer custom compositions so you can have a piece of musical magic that will live in the memories (and iPods) of you and your guests forever. Please visit my website for more information and feel free to contact me with any questions. Thanks!
About
Classically trained, rooted in jazz traditions, and raised on popular music, Jesse Maclaine has enjoyed 25+ years as a successful professional performer and recording artist. From cafes to conferences to concert halls, her mezzo soprano and piano music fills the air and provides the ideal ambiance for any event. She has a knack for reading the room and playing exactly the right music to complement the overall aesthetic. Whether performing solo, duo, trio, or as larger groups, Jesse Maclaine delivers beautiful, tasteful, excellent music that's perfect for all occasions.
Being invited to perform at public and private events is always an honor and music really does make everything better. Jesse sees music performance as a gift to the community and she has dedicated her life to serving others by sharing her musical gifts in support of their visions and dreams. In the past year, she has been invited to perform at the Taste of Colorado, Denver Zoo, Denver Botanic Gardens, Denver International Airport, Cherry Creek North Live & Local, Belmar Summer Concerts, the NTEN conference, the IRWA conference, Venus de Miles Festival and more. In April 2018, Jesse opened for the inimitable Melissa Etheridge in Denver, CO! Jesse Maclaine's music is played regularly on popular radio stations across the country as well as on internet radio and streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon, and iHeart Radio. Her new project Jesse Maclaine & the Scotch has new releases planned nearly every month and her solo piano music for Instant Octopus is now available for streaming worldwide!
Please contact us with any questions, we would love to provide the soundtrack that elevates your special events to unforgettable perfection! Non profit inquiries for donations are always welcome too.
PRESS QUOTES
"Sure to brighten your day!" 303 Magazine, Colorado
"These artistic auteurs paint musical pictures both delightfully impressionistic and happily expressionistic." Bunny Matthews - Offbeat Magazine
"This is music from a big kitchen. Aural Elixir's low-key, jazzy folk recalls the Roches attention to vocal textures, speaking half a line then completing it melodically, then fluttering the next thought. ..like sharing jokes and stories on a Thursday night while making dinner and getting drunk on red wine." Alex Rawls - Offbeat Music Magazine
A brief collection of memorable audience quotes:
"You have absolutely made my night! Your music was exactly what I needed to hear. I love your original stuff but when you started playing Tori Amos covers, well, you're just awesome. Never stop, seriously, just stay here & play for me forever." Lawyer Lady, Highlands Cork, June 2016
"I've been watching your video of 'Perhaps' all week and I just can't thank you enough, especially for sharing the lyrics. Your song is really helping me through a tough time in my life." April 2016, Greeley, CO.
"Your music is the perfect mix of elegance and grit." Golden, 9/2015
"I had so much fun fun listening & dancing to your music. You have a beautiful voice. Thanks for playing tonight!" Blonde Lady, Nederland, 5/2015
"You really rock the keys! I really like the way some of your songs are funny and other songs are serious and some songs are like, both. You sing good too. I'm a musician... I know about these things." Some Hippie Guy, Nederland, 5/2015
"Goddess of the keys, you radiate love." Balloon man, Longmont Farmers' Market
"I was wondering how you would pull off some Frank Zappa solo. You really did a great job!" Nyland House Concert, 2014
"Was that you playing? Wow, I thought you were the radio!" Red Frog, Longmont 2013
"Your music is perfect for this intimate space." Morning Glory Cafe, 2013
"I love the energy you have on stage, wonderful performance!" Michaelangelo's, Denver 2012
"Your voice is so beautiful, you sing like an angel. "Tiptina's Sound Engineer, NOLA, 2000
Responses from song commissions:
"I love it." D.R. 2015
"This is a dream come true! Thank you so much for making it a reality!" K.W. 2014
"Amazing work! I can't believe in just a few weeks you created a song for my wedding, this makes me so happy!" A. P. 2014
"Wow, I love the way you took my poem and made it into a song. My fiance and our guests will be delighted!" S. L. 2014
"You did an amazing job, you really captured the essence of a love song. It's perfect." S. B. 2015
Additional booking notes
We usually provide our own instruments and audio equipment but we are happy to use house equipment if that is the preferred option. Please inquire for more information.
Services offered
Past booked events
January 2026
15
Thursday
Retirement Community Event
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Littleton, CO
December 2025
11
Thursday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Denver, CO
November 2025
14
Friday
Concert
10:00pm - 1:30am (Sat)
•
Denver, CO
October 2025
28
Tuesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Denver, CO
18
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:00pm - 2:15pm
•
Denver, CO
12
Sunday
Festival
11:00am - 1:00pm
•
Colorado Springs, CO
05
Sunday
Festival
10:00am - 1:00pm
•
Colorado Springs, CO
February 2025
25
Tuesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Denver, CO
December 2024
20
Friday
Holiday Party
5:00pm - 9:00pm
August 2024
31
Saturday
Golden Farmers Market
9:30am - 2:00pm
July 2024
31
Wednesday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Denver, CO
June 2024
24
Monday
Nonprofit Event
7:00pm - 7:45pm
•
Broomfield, CO
May 2024
25
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Fort Collins, CO
March 2024
26
Tuesday
Easter Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Colorado Springs, CO
December 2023
22
Friday
House Party
5:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Denver, CO
November 2023
10
Friday
Restaurant/Bar Event
6:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Aurora, CO
August 2023
05
Saturday
Belmar Shopping Center Concert Series
3:00pm - 8:00pm
July 2023
26
Wednesday
Non profit event
4:30pm - 9:30pm
June 2023
27
Tuesday
Nonprofit Event
7:00am - 8:00am
•
Denver, CO
04
Sunday
Fair
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Denver, CO
April 2023
11
Tuesday
Convention/Trade Show
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Denver, CO
February 2023
11
Saturday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Aurora, CO
December 2022
22
Thursday
Holiday Party DIA
2:00pm - 6:00pm
21
Wednesday
Holiday Party DIA
2:00pm - 6:00pm
19
Monday
Holiday Party DIA
2:00pm - 6:00pm
18
Sunday
Holiday Party DIA
2:00pm - 6:00pm
17
Saturday
Private party
6:30pm - 11:30pm
17
Saturday
Holiday Party DIA
2:00pm - 6:00pm
16
Friday
Holiday Party DIA
2:00pm - 6:00pm
15
Thursday
Holiday Party DIA
2:00pm - 6:00pm
14
Wednesday
Holiday Party DIA
2:00pm - 6:00pm
12
Monday
Holiday Party DIA
2:00pm - 6:00pm
03
Saturday
Krampus Party
9:00pm - 11:30pm
September 2022
15
Thursday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Denver, CO
July 2022
16
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
8:30am - 10:00am
•
Golden, CO
December 2021
18
Saturday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Castle Rock, CO
14
Tuesday
Christmas Party
1:00pm - 1:45pm
•
Arvada, CO
October 2021
01
Friday
Cocktail Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Firestone, CO
September 2021
25
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 1:00pm
•
Highlands Ranch, CO
January 2020
24
Friday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Arvada, CO
December 2019
31
Tuesday
House Party
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Parker, CO
24
Tuesday
Christmas Party
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Lafayette, CO
18
Wednesday
Christmas Party
5:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Denver, CO
14
Saturday
Cocktail Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Highlands Ranch, CO
September 2019
28
Saturday
Crowfoot Valley Bar
6:00pm - 9:00pm
25
Wednesday
Dinner Party
5:00pm - 8:30pm
22
Sunday
Mercury Cafe: Piano Brunch
10:00am - 1:30pm
21
Saturday
Private Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
20
Friday
Funkwerks Brewing
6:00pm - 9:00pm
13
Friday
Dinner Party
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Colorado Springs, CO
11
Wednesday
Dinner Party
5:00pm - 8:30pm
August 2019
09
Friday
Cocktail Party
7:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Colorado Springs, CO
July 2019
29
Monday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:00am - 11:00am
•
Lakewood, CO
05
Friday
Restaurant/Bar Event
8:30pm - 11:30pm
•
Parker, CO
December 2018
15
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Evans, CO
April 2018
01
Sunday
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12:00pm - 8:00pm
December 2017
25
Monday
Holiday Party
12:00pm - 4:00pm
24
Sunday
Wildflower Pavilion - Planet Bluegrass Lyons
5:00pm - 8:00pm
22
Friday
Holiday Party
3:00pm - 7:00pm
20
Wednesday
Holiday Party - Still Cellars
6:00pm - 9:00pm
16
Saturday
Holiday Party
4:00pm - 8:00pm
15
Friday
Holiday Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
10
Sunday
Private Party
12:00pm - 2:00pm
05
Tuesday
Private Party
6:00pm - 8:30pm
November 2017
25
Saturday
Private Event
12:00pm - 6:00pm
16
Thursday
Private Workshop
2:00pm - 7:00pm
15
Wednesday
Private Workshop
12:00pm - 8:00pm
14
Tuesday
Private Workshop
12:00pm - 8:00pm
13
Monday
Private Workshop
12:00pm - 7:00pm
04
Saturday
Wedding
10:00am - 12:00pm
October 2017
31
Tuesday
Halloween Party!
5:00pm - 11:55pm
29
Sunday
Anniversary Brunch
12:00pm - 3:00pm
25
Wednesday
Still Cellars Arthouse
6:00pm - 8:30pm
21
Saturday
Wedding
10:00am - 12:00pm
19
Thursday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
09
Monday
Private Event
7:00pm - 8:00pm
06
Friday
Private Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
04
Wednesday
Wedding
7:00pm - 8:00pm
01
Sunday
Wedding
11:00am - 2:00pm
September 2017
25
Monday
Cocktail Party
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Aspen, CO
22
Friday
Very Nice Brewing
6:00pm - 8:00pm
16
Saturday
NOLA CD Release Party - Cafe Istanbul
6:00pm - 10:00pm
14
Thursday
New Orleans - The Kerry
8:30pm - 12:30am (Fri)
10
Sunday
Mercury Cafe Denver - Brunch Concert
10:00am - 1:30pm
09
Saturday
Private Party - TBD
4:00pm - 7:00pm
06
Wednesday
Rosalee's Pizza - Public Concert
6:00pm - 9:00pm
03
Sunday
Sunday Brunch Concert in Lyons
11:00am - 2:00pm
02
Saturday
Stella's - Concert in Denver
8:00pm - 10:00pm
August 2017
31
Thursday
Very Nice Brewing
6:00pm - 8:00pm
27
Sunday
Private Event
3:00pm - 5:00pm
26
Saturday
Funeral
12:00pm - 1:00pm
19
Saturday
Jamestown Mercantile
8:00pm - 10:00pm
15
Tuesday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
11
Friday
Private Party
8:00pm - 11:00pm
10
Thursday
Wedding
4:00pm - 5:00pm
05
Saturday
Wedding
7:00pm - 11:00pm
03
Thursday
Maxline Brewing
6:00pm - 8:00pm
June 2017
11
Sunday
Personal Occasion
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Fort Collins, CO
Set list
*WE LOVE PLAYING YOUR SPECIAL REQUESTS!*
Love songs: At Last (Etta James), Unchained Melody, Can't Help Falling In Love (Elvis), Best Part (Daniel Caesar/H.E.R.), When A Man Loves A Woman (Percy Sledge), My Girl (Temptations), Lover (Taylor Swift), Reflecting Light (Sam Phillips)…
Jazz standards: My Funny Valentine, Wonderful World, Willow Weep for Me, Body & Soul, That's Life, Dream a Little Dream, All of Me, Misty, Summertime, Cry Me A River, These Foolish Things, Blue Monk, Georgia on My Mind, Moon River, Fever, Mercy, Mercy, Mercy, Paper Moon, That’s Life, Fly Me To the Moon…
Spiritual classics: Ave Maria, Amazing Grace, Just A Closer Walk with Thee, I'll Fly Away, I Can Only Imagine, The Strife Is O’er, In Paradisum, May Eternal Light, and others upon request. I can perform 6+ hours of secular and non secular holiday music.
Cultural touchstones: Pachelbel's Canon in D, La Vie En Rose, 'O Surdato Nnammurato, Non, Je ne Regrette Rien, Roma Nun Fa Stupida Stasera, Bella Notte…
Sentimental classics: Imagine (John Lennon), Wind Beneath My Wings (Bette Midler), Somewhere Over the Rainbow (Judy Garland), O' Danny Boy (Irish), Memory (Cats), I Will Remember You (Sarah Mclaughlin), Do Not Stand at my Grave & Weep, Bang the Drum Slowly (Emmylou Harris) and more.
20's themed: I Wanna Be Loved By You, T'Ain't Nobody's Business if I Do, Ain't Misbehavin' Downhearted Blues, How Come You Do Me Like you Do, Someone to Watch Over Me, Basin St. Blues, Nobody Knows You When You're Down & Out, Empty Bed Blues, I Ain't Got Nobody, House Of the Rising Sun, Blue Skies, Bye Bye Blackbird, Tea for Two, It Had To Be You, Dinah, Charleston (refrain), Sweet Georgia Brown, Singin' in the Rain, Ain't We Got Fun, Let's Do It, Honeysuckle Rose, Hard Hearted Hannah, The Man I Love, Makin' Whoopee,…
Assorted popular songs:
Adele - Easy On Me, Rolling in the Deep, Set Fire to the Rain
Fiona Apple - Extraordinary Machine, Criminal, Slow Like Honey, Fast As You Can
Tori Amos - Little Earthquakes, Never Seen Blue, Tear In Your Hand, Siren, Take to the Sky, Purple People, Sweet the Sting, Spark, Bliss and many more
Sara Bareilles - Gravity
Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
Beatles - Fixing a Hole, Let It Be, With A Little Help, Across the Universe
James Brown - Try Me, I’ll Go Crazy
David Bowie - Modern Love, Nature Boy (Nat King Cole/Moulin Rouge)
Ray Charles - Georgia On My Mind
Patsy Cline - Crazy, Walkin’ After Midnight
Leonard Cohen - Hallelujah, Famous Blue Raincoat, Everybody Knows
Chris Cornell - You Know My Name
Grateful Dead - Ripple
Ani DiFranco - 32 Flavors
Duran Duran - The Chauffeur
Bob Dylan - Wagon Wheel
Billie Eilish - Happier Than Ever, Bad Guy, Bury A Friend
Elephant Revival - Ring Around the Moon
Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams
Aretha Franklin - Chain of Fools, Dr. Feelgood
Patty Griffin (The Chicks) - Truth #2
Billie Holiday - Billie’s Blues
Etta James, I’d Rather Go Blind, At Last
Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Howard Jones - No One Is To Blame
Janis Joplin - Mean Woman Blues, Mercedes Benz
B.B. King - Thrill Is Gone, Help the Poor
King Harvest - Dancing In The Moonlight
Cindi Lauper - Time After Time, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Little Richard - Directly From My Heart to You
Lionel Richie - Hello
Linda Ronstadt -Blue Bayou,
Fleetwood Mac - Dreams, Rhiannon, Gold Dust Woman
John Mayer - Daughters
Joni Mitchell - California, Shades of Scarlet…, Both Sides Now, For the Roses
Steve Miller Band - The Joker
Holly Near - I’m Not Afraid
Randy Newman - Short People, I Think It's Going to Rain
Nirvana - Heart Shaped Box, Come As You Are, Smells Like Teen Spirit
Olivia Newton John - Magic, Hopelessly Devoted to You
Dolly Parton - 9 to 5, I Will Always Love You
John Prine - Angel From Montgomery
Christina Perri - Jar of Hearts
Otis Redding - These Arms of Mine, That’s How Strong My Love Is
Lou Reed/Cowboy Junkies - Sweet Jane
Olivia Rodrigo - Deja Vu, Happier
Pearl Jam - Black, Better Man
Pixies - Where Is My Mind?
Carly Simon - Nobody Does It Better
Nina Simone - Feeling Good
Frank Sinatra - That’s Life, Fly Me to the Moon
Mazzy Star - Fade Into You
Harry Styles - Sign of the Times, Music for a Sushi Restaurant
Thievery Corporation - Sweet Tides
Tina Turner - What’s Love Got to Do With It?
Radiohead - Creep
Rolling Stones - Can’t Always Get What You Want, Paint It Black, Wild Horses
Paul Simon/Bangles - Hazy Shade Of Winter
Regina Spektor - The Calculation, Eet, Fidelity
Bruce Springsteen - Hungry Heart
Taylor Swift - Calm Down, Lover, Sweet Nothing, Shake It Off, Snow On the Beach
Irma Thomas - It’s Raining
Allen Toussaint - What Is Success?
Meghan Trainor - All About That Bass
White Stripes - 7 Nation Army
Amy Winehouse - Back to Black
Frank Zappa - Son of Mr. Green Genes and more by request only
*Some of these songs can be performed solo but some are only available with the full band. Please inquire for more details.
Influences and inspiration
We have an array of influences including but not limited to: Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Chopin, Beach, Ravel, Stravinsky, Debussy, Elfman, Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Cannonball Adderly, Coltrane, Mingus, Monk, Mahler, Cole Porter, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tony Williams, Elvin Jones, Elvis, the Beatles, Carole King, the Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin, Etta James, P Funk, The Meters, Johnny Vidacovich, James Brown, James Booker, Irma Thomas, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, Duran Duran, 80's pop, Natalie Merchant, The Pixies, Frank Zappa, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Tori Amos, Regina Spektor, and more.
Setup requirements
This varies depending on location and gig requirements. Please inquire regarding your specific situation for more information.
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