Jessica Paris
How many times have you seen bios that say something ridiculous and flowery
like “Her voice is like a cool summer’s breeze”? Don’t expect that here, though
lying and exaggerating can be fun and acceptable in other situations like
personal ads or when dealing with David Hasselhoff.
Jessica Paris, hailing from Ringoes, NJ went into the U.S. Army right after
graduating from Hunterdon Central Regional H.S in Flemington. After a tour in
Korea and Kansas she was honorably discharged and began to pursue music
more aggressively. She got her Associate’s degree in music at Raritan Valley
Community College and is now pursuing a Nutrition Degree
at Rutgers University.
Paris breaks the mold from her female indie counterparts. A multi-talented
musician, she sings, plays multiple instruments (she’s a fiend on the kazoo), and
has a diverse catalog of styles. Her rhythmical guitar playing and vocal range
commands attention - and not like that spoiled child in the supermarket that
screams and you just want to put tape over it’s mouth. Her sense of humor is
apparent on stage and in some of her lyrics (and mildly in this bio). Paris’ songs
have commercial appeal while maintaining lyrical depth.
Her debut CD “tempting the gods” is thoughtful and provoking (unlike this bio).
The project was completed with prominent NJ musicians and her fellow band
members of Honey Spot Blvd. Playing regularly in the Tri-State area, solo and
full band, Jessica is proving that she has the determination, talent, and stamina
to make it in the music business.
So, can Jessica be compared to a cool summer’s breeze? I don’t think so;
she’s more like a still hot summer’s day. She makes you perspire and feel
uncomfortable at times, but yet the heat feels good.
