Jesse Deane-Freeman

Jesse Deane-Freeman has been active in the Australian music scene since 1992, consistently performing across various venues. He has served as the supporting act for notable musicians such as Little Charlie and the Nightcats, Johnnie Johnson, Lil's Malcolm and the House rockers, Magic Slim and the Teardrops, Teddy Morgan, Kirk Fletcher, Russel Morris, and The Flying Burrito Brothers among others. Jesse has showcased his talent at prominent music festivals including the Byron Bay Bluesfest, Mornington Peninsula Blues Festival, Lithgow and Cairns Blues Festivals and various Adelaide festivals. Since 1996 he has released seven albums and maintains an active performance schedule in Adelaide, where he performs with three distinct acts. His solo performances focus on blues from the 1920s to the 1950s, utilising brass resonator guitars to highlight the various styles of early blues. With his band, The Rhythm Aces, he explores 1950s Chicago blues, early rock n' roll, and swamp blues. In this ensemble Jesse alternates between piano and guitar, accompanied by Jason Mannix on bass and Mario Marino on drums. Additionally the Jesse Deane-Freeman Trio (or JDF Trio, or JDF3) features Jesse on Hammond organ, along with guitar and drums, performing a blend of blues, jazz, lounge, Latin and funk instrumentals in an experimental, improvisational style.