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{{short description|Canadian singer-songwriter (born 1977)}}
{{short description|Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
|name = Jesse Rivest
|name = Jesse Rivest
|image =
|image = 20240200 Jesse Rivest coffee.jpg
|caption =
|caption = Rivest in 2024
|background = solo_singer
|background = solo_singer
| birth_date = {{birth year and age|1977}}
|birth_date = {{birth year and age|1977}}
| birth_place = [[Ontario]], Canada
|birth_place = [[Ontario]], [[Canada]]
|origin = [[Calgary]], Alberta, Canada
|origin = Calgary, [[Alberta]], Canada
|instrument = vocals, guitar
|instrument = [[vocals]], [[guitar]], [[mandolin]]
|genre = [[acoustic blues]], [[alt-country]], [[indie folk]], [[roots revival|roots]]
|genre = [[indie folk]], [[rock music|rock]], [[acoustic blues]]
|occupation = singer-songwriter, guitarist
|occupation = singer-songwriter, guitarist, [[musician]]
|label = www.jesserivest.com (independent)
|label = Jesse Rivest Music (independent)
|years_active = 2005–present
|website ={{url|jesserivest.com}}
|website = {{URL|https://www.jesserivest.com|jesserivest.com}}
}}
}}


'''Jesse Rivest''' (born 1977) is a [[Canadian]] [[singer-songwriter]] and [[guitarist]]. His hometown is [[Kelowna]].
'''Jesse Rivest''' (born 1977) is a Canadian singer-songwriter. His main instruments are voice and guitar. As of 2016, he resides in Brazil<ref name="correiobraziliense2016" /><ref name="canalriff2016" /> and previously lived in New Zealand.<ref name="correiobraziliense2016" /><ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=http://www.jesserivest.com/music/04/|title=JRIVEST04: The D.G.B. EP|website=Jesserivest.com|accessdate=November 10, 2020}}</ref>
<ref name=2022AfternoonTea>
{{cite web
| url = https://afternoontealabel.com/2022/06/22/chimarrao/
| archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20220622175454/https://afternoontealabel.com/2022/06/22/chimarrao/
| archive-date=22 June 2022
| title = Chimarrão
| date = 22 June 2022
| website = Afternoon Tea: Tea + Me
| access-date = 5 November 2024
}}
</ref> He first surfaced in [[Calgary]], and later was involved in music in [[New Zealand]] and [[Brazil]]. He currently divides his time between Canada and Brazil.<ref name=2024MinistryCultureBrazil>{{cite press release|author=<!-- Not stated--> | title=BNB Musical traz “indie folk” | trans-title=Music at BNB brings "indie folk" | language=Portuguese | publisher=Ministry of Culture, Federal District of Brazil |url=https://www.cultura.df.gov.br/bnb-musical-traz-indie-folk/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240523152243/https://www.cultura.df.gov.br/bnb-musical-traz-indie-folk/|location=Brasilia |archive-date=23 May 2024| accessdate=5 November 2024 }}</ref>


==Biography==
==Career==
In 2005, Jesse Rivest was accepted as a "Best Newcomer Finalist" in the [[Calgary Folk Music Festival Songwriting Contest]] for his song "Deadbeat Blues".<ref>{{cite web|title=Calgary Folk Fest website |url=http://www.calgaryfolkfest.com/users/folder.asp?FolderID=3187 |access-date=June 30, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/5YxJf2xsc?url=http://www.calgaryfolkfest.com/users/folder.asp?FolderID=3187 |archive-date=June 30, 2008 |df= }}</ref>
In 2005, Jesse Rivest was accepted as a "Best Newcomer Finalist" in the [[Calgary Folk Music Festival Songwriting Contest]] for his song ''Deadbeat Blues''.<ref name=2005CalgaryFolk>{{cite web|title=2005 Songwriting |url=http://www.calgaryfolkfest.com/users/folder.asp?FolderID=3187 |accessdate=5 November 2024 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070729013910/http://www.calgaryfolkfest.com/users/folder.asp?FolderID=3187 |archive-date=29 July 2007|author=<!--Not stated-->|website=Calgary Folk Fest }}</ref>


In 2007, he was the subject of a 41-minute, nationally-broadcast live interview (and performance) on [[Radio New Zealand]] ([[Jim Mora (broadcaster)|Jim Mora]]).<ref>{{cite web|title=Radio New Zealand—NZ Live|url=http://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/nzlive/audio/2519254/nz-live-jesse-rivest|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412161421/https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/nzlive/audio/2519254/nz-live-jesse-rivest|archive-date=April 12, 2021|accessdate=December 31, 2021}}</ref>
On April 13, 2007, he was the subject of a 41-minute, nationally-broadcast live interview and performance on [[Radio New Zealand]] ([[Jim Mora (broadcaster)|Jim Mora]]). He performed his songs ''Mesmerize Me'', ''Worth the Wait'', and ''Silent'' alongside [[cellist]] Rachael Linton. During the interview, he revealed that had been living and performing in [[Wellington]]. He also revealed some varied musical influences leading up to that time, including: [[Lester Quitzau]], [[Xavier Rudd]], [[Roy Orbison]], and [[Joni Mitchell]].<ref name=2007RadioNZ>{{cite episode|title=NZ Live - Jesse Rivest|series=Afternoons on NZ Live|last=Mora|first=Jim (host)|date=13 April 2007|network=Radio New Zealand|url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/nzlive/audio/2519254/nz-live-jesse-rivest|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412161421/https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/nzlive/audio/2519254/nz-live-jesse-rivest|archive-date=12 April 2021|accessdate=5 November 2024|location=Wellington}}</ref>


In February 2010, Rivest shared headlining the Waihi Bush Festival near [[Woodbury, New Zealand]], with [[Kristina Olsen]].<ref name=2010WaihiBush>
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In 2016, an article in the [[Correio Braziliense]] revealed that Rivest had been studying music—in [[Brasília]], [[Federal District (Brazil)|DF]], [[Brazil]]—via the [[bandolim]] for a year and half.<ref name="correiobraziliense2016">{{cite news|title=Tem gringo no choro! Conheça estrangeiros que estudam música brasileira|url=https://www.correiobraziliense.com.br/app/noticia/diversao-e-arte/2016/10/05/interna_diversao_arte,551912/tem-gringo-no-choro-conheca-estrangeiros-que-estudam-musica-brasileir.shtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211231160738/https://www.correiobraziliense.com.br/app/noticia/diversao-e-arte/2016/10/05/interna_diversao_arte,551912/tem-gringo-no-choro-conheca-estrangeiros-que-estudam-musica-brasileir.shtml|archive-date=December 31, 2021|accessdate=December 31, 2021}}</ref> That same year, an article published by Canal RIFF in Brazil further revealed that Rivest had been performing in Brasília.<ref name="canalriff2016">{{cite web|title=Resenha: Zéfiro, João Pedro Mansur e Jesse Rivest @Teatro Sesc Silvio Barbato|url=https://canalriff.com/2016/09/20/resenha-zefiro-joao-pedro-mansur-e-jesse-rivest-teatro-sesc-silvio-barbato/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190216210800/https://canalriff.com/2016/09/20/resenha-zefiro-joao-pedro-mansur-e-jesse-rivest-teatro-sesc-silvio-barbato/|archive-date=February 16, 2019|accessdate=December 31, 2021}}</ref>
{{cite news
|title=Kiwi singer to headline festival
|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/4535715/Kiwi-singer-to-headline-festival
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110117081033/http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/4535715/Kiwi-singer-to-headline-festival
|date=12 January 2011
|archive-date=17 January 2011
|accessdate=5 November 2024
|location=Timaru
|first=Katarina
|last=Filipe
|work=The Timaru Herald
|publisher=Stuff.co.nz
}}
</ref>
Olsen joined Rivest onstage with slide guitar for his song ''Take It or Leave It''.<ref name=YouTubeTakeLeave>
{{cite AV media
|date=6 February 2010
|title=Jesse Rivest & Kristina Olsen - Take It Or Leave It - Waihi Bush Music Festival 2010
|type=motion picture
|location=Woodbury
|publisher=Jesse Rivest
|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2haPQZsgWXQ
|accessdate=5 November 2024
|via=YouTube
}}
</ref>


In 2013, he held a Friday-night residency with his band, ''The Recent Developments'', at Daddy O's in Wellington.<ref name=2013CapitalTimes>
==Performance style==
{{cite news
His writing and performing style is a fusion of [[blues music|blues]], rock, [[folk music|folk]], and [[country music|country]].
|last=Witherell
|first=Amanda
|date=10 April 2013
|issue=24
|volume=38
|page=15
|title=Is there a band in the house?
|work=[[Capital Times (New_Zealand)|Capital Times]]
}}
</ref>


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In 2016, an article in the [[Correio Braziliense]] revealed that Rivest had been studying music—in [[Brasília]], [[Federal District (Brazil)|DF]], Brazil—via the [[bandolim]] for a year and half.<ref name="correiobraziliense2016">{{cite news|title=Tem gringo no choro! Conheça estrangeiros que estudam música brasileira|trans-title=There are gringos playing choro! Get to know the foreigners studying Brazilian music|language=Portuguese|url=https://www.correiobraziliense.com.br/app/noticia/diversao-e-arte/2016/10/05/interna_diversao_arte%2C551912/tem-gringo-no-choro-conheca-estrangeiros-que-estudam-musica-brasileir.shtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211231160738/https://www.correiobraziliense.com.br/app/noticia/diversao-e-arte/2016/10/05/interna_diversao_arte,551912/tem-gringo-no-choro-conheca-estrangeiros-que-estudam-musica-brasileir.shtml|date=5 October 2016|archive-date=31 December 2021|accessdate=5 November 2024|location=Brasilia|first=Pedro|last=Azevedo Silva|work=Correio Braziliense}}</ref> That same year, a concert review published by Canal RIFF in Brazil further revealed that Rivest had been performing in Brasília.<ref name="canalriff2016">{{cite magazine|title=Resenha: Zéfiro, João Pedro Mansur e Jesse Rivest @Teatro Sesc Silvio Barbato|trans-title=Review: Zéfiro, João Pedro Mansur and Jesse Rivest @Theater S.E.S.C. Silvio Barbato|language=Portuguese|first=Tayane|last=Sampaio|date=20 September 2016|magazine=Canal RIFF |location=Brasilia |url=https://canalriff.com/2016/09/20/resenha-zefiro-joao-pedro-mansur-e-jesse-rivest-teatro-sesc-silvio-barbato/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190216210800/https://canalriff.com/2016/09/20/resenha-zefiro-joao-pedro-mansur-e-jesse-rivest-teatro-sesc-silvio-barbato/|archive-date=16 February 2019|accessdate=5 November 2024}}</ref>

In 2020, during the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], he set up a recording studio in his apartment in Brasília and began producing singles. From there, he collaborated with Brasília-based jazz/pop artist, Tico de Moraes, releasing two cowritten and coproduced songs. One song, ''Wonderful Words'', was included in Spotify's editorial playlist, ''Vocal Jazz''.<ref name=2022AfternoonTea /><ref name=2022AuteurResearch>
{{cite press release
| author=<!-- Not stated-->
| title=Jesse Rivest
| publisher=Auteur Research
| url=http://auteurresearch.com/artists/jesse-rivest/
| url-status=dead
| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221208125733/http://auteurresearch.com/artists/jesse-rivest/
| archive-date=8 December 2022
| accessdate=5 November 2024
| location=[[Hamilton, Ontario]]
}}
</ref>

In 2024, Rivest performed a solo concert at the {{ill|Brasília National Library|pt|Biblioteca Nacional de Brasília}}. Although the performance was of his own original repertoire and style, in the show's press release/interview he expressed an interest in Brazilian music, including the style ''[[choro]]'' and one of its pioneers, [[Jacob do Bandolim]]. He also expressed a love for [[Gilberto Gil]]'s music.<ref name=2024MinistryCultureBrazil />

Rivest also dabbles in photography/cinematography.<ref name=2022AfternoonTea />
==Discography==
==Discography==
* ''The Way Things Were'' (1997)
* 2020: ''The D.G.B. EP'' (jesserivest.com release)<ref name="auto"/>
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* ''Seventeen Oh-Two Oh-Six'' (2006)
* 2011: ''Everyelsewhere EP'' (jesserivest.com release)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.jesserivest.com/music/03/|title=Jesse Rivest: Official Music Site: Everyelsewhere EP|website=Jesserivest.com|accessdate=November 10, 2020}}</ref>
* 2010: ''Live at the [[Onekaka|Mussel Inn]] – February 19, 2010'' (jesserivest.com release)
* ''Live at the [[Mussel Inn]] – February 19, 2010'' (2010)
* ''Everyelsewhere EP'' (2011)
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* 2006: ''Seventeen Oh-Two Oh-Six'' (jesserivest.com release)
* 1999: ''The Way Things Were'' (mp3.com release)
* ''The D.G.B. EP'' (2020)
* ''Distant December'' (2023)


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.jesserivest.com/ www.jesserivest.com]
* [https://www.jesserivest.com/ www.jesserivest.com]
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Latest revision as of 23:43, 5 November 2024

Jesse Rivest
Rivest in 2024
Rivest in 2024
Background information
Born1977 (age 47–48)
Ontario, Canada
OriginCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Genresindie folk, rock, acoustic blues
Occupation(s)singer-songwriter, guitarist, musician
Instrument(s)vocals, guitar, mandolin
Years active2005–present
LabelsJesse Rivest Music (independent)
Websitejesserivest.com

Jesse Rivest (born 1977) is a Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist. His hometown is Kelowna. [1] He first surfaced in Calgary, and later was involved in music in New Zealand and Brazil. He currently divides his time between Canada and Brazil.[2]

Career

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In 2005, Jesse Rivest was accepted as a "Best Newcomer Finalist" in the Calgary Folk Music Festival Songwriting Contest for his song Deadbeat Blues.[3]

On April 13, 2007, he was the subject of a 41-minute, nationally-broadcast live interview and performance on Radio New Zealand (Jim Mora). He performed his songs Mesmerize Me, Worth the Wait, and Silent alongside cellist Rachael Linton. During the interview, he revealed that had been living and performing in Wellington. He also revealed some varied musical influences leading up to that time, including: Lester Quitzau, Xavier Rudd, Roy Orbison, and Joni Mitchell.[4]

In February 2010, Rivest shared headlining the Waihi Bush Festival near Woodbury, New Zealand, with Kristina Olsen.[5] Olsen joined Rivest onstage with slide guitar for his song Take It or Leave It.[6]

In 2013, he held a Friday-night residency with his band, The Recent Developments, at Daddy O's in Wellington.[7]

In 2016, an article in the Correio Braziliense revealed that Rivest had been studying music—in Brasília, DF, Brazil—via the bandolim for a year and half.[8] That same year, a concert review published by Canal RIFF in Brazil further revealed that Rivest had been performing in Brasília.[9]

In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, he set up a recording studio in his apartment in Brasília and began producing singles. From there, he collaborated with Brasília-based jazz/pop artist, Tico de Moraes, releasing two cowritten and coproduced songs. One song, Wonderful Words, was included in Spotify's editorial playlist, Vocal Jazz.[1][10]

In 2024, Rivest performed a solo concert at the Brasília National Library [pt]. Although the performance was of his own original repertoire and style, in the show's press release/interview he expressed an interest in Brazilian music, including the style choro and one of its pioneers, Jacob do Bandolim. He also expressed a love for Gilberto Gil's music.[2]

Rivest also dabbles in photography/cinematography.[1]

Discography

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  • The Way Things Were (1997)
  • Seventeen Oh-Two Oh-Six (2006)
  • Live at the Mussel Inn – February 19, 2010 (2010)
  • Everyelsewhere EP (2011)
  • The D.G.B. EP (2020)
  • Distant December (2023)

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Chimarrão". Afternoon Tea: Tea + Me. 22 June 2022. Archived from the original on 22 June 2022. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
  2. ^ a b "BNB Musical traz "indie folk"" [Music at BNB brings "indie folk"] (Press release) (in Portuguese). Brasilia: Ministry of Culture, Federal District of Brazil. Archived from the original on 23 May 2024. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
  3. ^ "2005 Songwriting". Calgary Folk Fest. Archived from the original on 29 July 2007. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
  4. ^ Mora, Jim (host) (13 April 2007). "NZ Live - Jesse Rivest". Afternoons on NZ Live. Wellington. Radio New Zealand. Archived from the original on 12 April 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
  5. ^ Filipe, Katarina (12 January 2011). "Kiwi singer to headline festival". The Timaru Herald. Timaru: Stuff.co.nz. Archived from the original on 17 January 2011. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
  6. ^ Jesse Rivest & Kristina Olsen - Take It Or Leave It - Waihi Bush Music Festival 2010 (motion picture). Woodbury: Jesse Rivest. 6 February 2010. Retrieved 5 November 2024 – via YouTube.
  7. ^ Witherell, Amanda (10 April 2013). "Is there a band in the house?". Capital Times. Vol. 38, no. 24. p. 15.
  8. ^ Azevedo Silva, Pedro (5 October 2016). "Tem gringo no choro! Conheça estrangeiros que estudam música brasileira" [There are gringos playing choro! Get to know the foreigners studying Brazilian music]. Correio Braziliense (in Portuguese). Brasilia. Archived from the original on 31 December 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
  9. ^ Sampaio, Tayane (20 September 2016). "Resenha: Zéfiro, João Pedro Mansur e Jesse Rivest @Teatro Sesc Silvio Barbato" [Review: Zéfiro, João Pedro Mansur and Jesse Rivest @Theater S.E.S.C. Silvio Barbato]. Canal RIFF (in Portuguese). Brasilia. Archived from the original on 16 February 2019. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
  10. ^ "Jesse Rivest" (Press release). Hamilton, Ontario: Auteur Research. Archived from the original on 8 December 2022. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
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