One of the great things about Jesse's work is that it feels like something you want to pick up and spend some time with. That says a lot about his commitment to a look that will stay with you beyond the initial utterance of "cool" that makes it's way out of your mouth.
Steven Parke
photographer
former creative director for Prince - baltimore, md
www.steveparke.com
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Jesse has done an excellent job helping us create and maintain our brand. He listened to our needs every step of the way, incorporated his own ideas and took each project to the next level. He is an extremely talented designer and has been a wonderful addition to our team. A true professional and a great person to work with.
Meaghan Pitman
NASCAR/America's Racing Team
www.americasracingteam.com
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Jesse's Haye's has the patience of a saint. In the process of laying out the design of my first self released album he became a friend. He is a true lover of music and art design and has a style uniquely his own. He worked hard to stay true to my own vision, adding his own style to the design to create a 6 panel digipak that represents the music inside. I have no doubt that anyone who works with Jesse will have a great experience, love the end product and make a friend in the process.
Ingrid Chavez
singer-songwriter - new england
www.ingridchavez.com
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Truly one of the most gifted designers I have ever come across. His work displays a deep well of creative choices; rock-solid design that is also bold and striking. In my opinion, he's a multitalented artist all around, and a great person. And his work inspires some good-natured but genuine creative envy in me.
Michael Van Huffel
former creative director for Prince
creative director at Aspect Ratio - hollywood, ca
www.michaelvanhuffel.com
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Jesse was a pleasure to work with! He was always professional and accommodating.
Kyla Fairchild
founder No Depression, roots music magazine - seattle, wa
www.nodepression.com
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Her (Ingrid Chavez's) style is reflected in the album packaging, a style that evokes subtle charcoal gray hues, moody photography and poignant snapshots of affairs of the heart, in all of its domestic detail.
Chris Campbell
author "The Essential Neo Soul" (discussing Ingrid Chavez's latest record, designed by Jesse Hayes)
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Any trepidation over handing off the wheel for my project was instantly wiped away by excitement over Jesse's insightful artwork and it's marriage to the music from the first idea sketch. I instantly wanted everything down to the light switch plates in my house covered in his work, I'm hooked.
Eric French & Mr. Hyde
blues-rock artist/sideman - providence, ri
www.ericfrench.com
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Jesse Hayes - Creative Genius. A pleasure to work with and a master of his creations.
Lloyd Bishop
photographer - new york, ny
www.lloydbishop.com
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Jesse is very creative and imaginative, doing everything he does with a great personal and unique sense of style. Not only that but he's fast!
Doug Rich
bassist/bandleader - boston, ma
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Jesse's attention to detail and professionalism is absolute sterling work.
Ronny Jordan
guitarist/ recording artist - new york, ny
www.ronnyjordan.com
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Hayes has that rare gift for capturing the musical spirit of an album in visual form. In these tough economic times where it's increasingly hard to sell albums, it is more important than ever for artists to find captivating album designs which induce the listener to take that extra step from browsing to buying. This requires soulful and intuitive packaging which unifies the artist and the music, whilst building a bridge to the outside world. Hayes achieves this in his work.
With his innate gift for branding, natural design sense, people skills, encyclopedic knowledge of music, attention to detail and competitive pricing, I can't reccomend Hayes highly enough to you.
Oli Rockberger
singer-songwriter/pianist - new york, ny / london, uk
www.olirockberger.com
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Jesse did a Wonderfully Fantastic job creating a design for my CD cover and Poster. He gave me different ideas to choose from and was both professional and understanding when I felt I wouldn't make my release party deadline. He went above and beyond my expectation and I look forward to working with him again in the Near Future.
Tyka Nelson
gospel artist - minneapolis, mn
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Working with Jesse was a real pleasure, he talked with me extensively and was incredibly patient.
As an artist with a strong aesthetic, it was very important to me that I worked with someone who cared about my ideas and was able to help me to articulate exactly the kind of product that I had in my minds eye. Jesse was very sensitive to my feedback all the way through the process and as a result I really couldn't be happier with the final product.
It's an album that I am immensely proud of, and I feel that the packaging is a great representation of both the music itself and of myself as an artist. I have already recommended his services to many of my friends and colleagues and will definitely be using his services in the future.
Cariad Harmon
singer-songwriter - new york, ny
www.cariadharmon.com
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Working with Jesse (Hayes music design) was an efficient and streamlined process, they gave my several options and design concepts, and I was able to customize my favorite ones. Jesse's creative flexibility and quick output demonstrates his attention to detail and respect for the artist's vision.
Aaron Rockers
trumpeter/composer - new york, ny
www.aaronrockers.com
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Having worked with many musicians, artists, designers and the like, it is very rare that you find amazing talent along with an amazing personality and heart. With Jesse Hayes and his services you get both! I have and will continue to endorse his services.
Vaughn Thompson Jr.
gospel artist - los angeles, ca
www.vaughnthompsonjr.com
