About Jess Deacon

Jess Deacon is a cross-genre vocalist and songwriter who embodies influences from jazz, folk, soul, classic rock and choral music. She is an engaging performer, has an ear for music that speaks to the soul, and writes songs that connect us as humans and challenge the expectations of the modern musician – following the ebb and flow of life as we know it.

Jess’s love affair with music began at a young age, through watching her mother (Margaret Medlyn) perform and teach, and listening to the eclectic CD collections in her family homes. Her musical studies have included cello, piano, guitar, composition and jazz performance. She has fronted a number of bands, been commissioned as a composer, recorded on several projects, performed at a variety of festivals and events across Aotearoa, and has written a variety of original music.