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REVIEWS:

January 2002: Rob Palmer, Booking RDL, San Francisco
"Jessica Will has a unique sound and is very passionate on stage."

December 2001: Alison Marquiss, SF writer
"From a library of hundreds of CDs, Jessica Will's "Walk with Me" is one to reach for again and again. Imploring and seductive, Will's rich voice is a siren's cry. Will holds nothing back, exposing a strong woman unafraid of appetites. She is any number of unlikely variations of icons — a smoothed-out, elegant Janis Joplin, an open, contemplative Madonna, an unironic, fully feminine Sheryl Crow. Each of Will's songs takes our rawest feelings and articulates them, ultimately leaving listeners inspired to extend themselves, express themselves, and find the love."

December 2000: Tom Heyman at www.listen.com
"Jessica Will's music offers sharp songwriting filtered through a subtle blend of funky, organic Folk-Rock. Will's voice, a supple instrument that seems to effortlessly combine passion, power and technique while hinting at elements of gospel, soul and rock. The overall effect hints at a naturalistic blend of finger popping bohemia, and smart melodic sophistication."

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AWARDS:

USA Songwriting Competition
"Edges Of My Solitude" ©2001, won Jessica Will the first showcasing slot at the Knitting Factory, LA, in July 2002.

March 2002: Nashville Songwriter's Association
"Edges of My Solitude", ©2001 Jessica Will received runner-up in the 2001 Nashville Songwriter's Association Songwriting Contest. Only fifty-six songs were chosen to be recognized from over 5000 entries.

June 2001: John Lennon Songwriting Contest
"The Lonely One", ©2000 Jessica Will, received Honorable Mention in The 2000 John Lennon Songwriting Contest. "Only a small percentage of the thousands of entries received are recognized with this award, our judges felt that your song was among the best entered into the Contest."

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SHOWCASES:

July 2002: USA Songwriting Competition, Knitting Factory, LA
Jessica Will is a featured performer of original songs.

May 2002: BMI Songwriter's Showcase, Highland Grounds, LA
Jessica Will is a featured performer of original songs.

April 23, 2002: Check out this clip from Jessica Will and Chris Rossbach, unplugged on Berkeley Independent Media, CH 25's "Sound Gallery".

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PRESS PHOTOS:

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