JESSE WITNEY Adult Contemporary/Australian Roots Music Jesse Witney is a significant, soulful voice in Australia’s music landscape. Arising from a diverse background of Folk, Brazilian Soul and Australian Roots. Originally from the small town of Gympie Qld, he has grown up to encompass a world of music beyond his humble beginnings. The now Sydney based musician has developed his sound from touring the bars of Brazil and Europe, to performing at numerous venues Australia wide. Witney presents his songs with passion, ingenuity and conviction, which has resulted in him being added to festival bills such as Woodford Folk Festival, National Folk Festival and the Melbourne Jazz Festival. The songs 'Be It' explore themes around empowerment, love and the natural world. Witney hopes the 5 tracks collectively inspire the listener to take on conscious sensibilities, regarding our collective being and environment. This holistic outlook flows through the entire recording, using only organic instrumentation and production techniques. This EP comes about by a collaboration with producer Phil Stack (Thirsty Merc, James Morrison). ‘Every now and then you find a singer/songwriter that changes your mood every time you see them... they light up the room, indulge your senses, incite wild smiling and leave you buzzing from their good energy….Jesse Witney is that character for me – Pete Longworth – Pete Longworth, Visual Storyteller– www.petelongworth.com