Jesse Saunders

Jesse Saunders
Background information
Born (1962-03-10) March 10, 1962
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
GenresHouse
Occupations
  • DJ
  • record producer
  • film producer
  • entrepreneur
Years active1977–present
LabelsGeffen
Websitetherealjessesaunders.com

Jesse Saunders (born on 10 March 1962) is an American house music musician, DJ, record producer, film producer, and entrepreneur. His 1984 single, "On & On", co-written with Vince Lawrence, is widely regarded as one of the first house music records to be commercially released on vinyl. Throughout his career, Saunders has founded and managed multiple independent record labels, produced music and films, and worked in artist promotion and management. He is a member of The Recording Academy (formerly the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences).