Jesse Rivest, born in 1977 in Kelowna, Canada, is a singer-songwriter and
guitarist. He began his musical journey in Calgary before moving to New Zealand
and later Brazil, where he currently divides his time. In 2005, Jesse Rivest was
recognized as a Best Newcomer Finalist in the Calgary Folk Music Festival
Songwriting Contest for his song "Deadbeat Blues." His debut album Seventeen
Oh-Two Oh-Six was released in 2006. In 2007, he performed live on Radio New
Zealand, showcasing songs like "Mesmerize Me" and "Worth the Wait." During his
time in Brazil, he collaborated with jazz/pop...