Rising jazz / R&B artist gives her
1st TV interview to 'Sidewalks'

At the young age of 19, San Jose, California native Jessica Johnson has extensive experience playing the San Francisco Bay Area music circuit. Her music is comparable to artists such as Norah Jones and Corinne Bailey Rae, and like those singers, her bright, vibrant voice reaches all generations.

Jessica began her journey to stardom at the age of 5 in the San Jose Musical Theater. She is a recipient of many awards for best vocals and performance: winner of Marin Star Search, winner of 4 Grand Championship Awards at the California State Talent Competition, was a contestant on Apollo Amateur Night on Tour, and opened for Rose Royce at the Avalon Club.

Jessica has been singing the National Anthem since she was 12 years old for professional events such as the San Jose Sharks, Oakland A’s, San Francisco Giants, Golden State Warriors, LA Dodgers, Anaheim Ducks, and San Jose SaberCats. Additionally, Jessica has performed at regional venues from the Village's Golf and Country Club, Catalina's Jazz Club, Fairmont Hotel Lobby Lounge to the Octavia Lounge.

In this extended version of her April 2007 TV interview, host Richard R. Lee speaks to the beautiful singer following her record release party about her musical start, her numerous awards, the development of her debut CD, "'Till It Happens to You" (a collection of jazz standards and originals)  and where she views her career in twenty years. Additionally, she gives career advice to other aspiring performers.