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Face of Jazz
JESSE HILL
Thirty-year-old Jesse Hill is THE Gulf Coast Crooner, who has been performing for over 15 years.
Hill performs many songs by artists such as Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Dean Martin, Ella Fitzgerald, Michael Bublé, and many more. He started singing on the Gulf Coast at a restaurant called Capone’s, owned and operated by Chef Dani Rodriguez in Ocean Springs. There he built a reputation and started booking jobs at casinos, weddings, and private events.
Hill is a father of two, Amelia and Danny, and married to the most supportive and perfect person, Stephanie Hill. He has had many highlights in his career, including the moment when Frank Sinatra Jr. walked into Capone’s to enjoy a delicious meal and listen to music made famous by his father.
Locally, Hill has been a part of many highlights on the Gulf Coast, such as singing for the grand opening of the famous White House Hotel, grand opening of the Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort, and grand opening of Hotel Legends. Hill has performed at every casino located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and he currently sings at the Scarlet’s Steak & Seafood inside the Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort and Hotel Legends in Biloxi.
Jesse Hill Music Jessehillmusic.com
Face of HillTree
JESSE HILL
A man of many hats, Jesse Hill is also founder, lead developer, cinematographer, and certified drone pilot (yes, you read that correctly) at HillTree Marketing, a local subscription-based marketing agency that is making marketing assistance more accessible to businesses across the Coast.
For six years, Hill independently developed logos and websites for local businesses throughout South Mississippi. Upon realization of the small business marking needs in his community, Jesse established HillTree as a multifaceted marketing resource in 2015. He takes pride in the diversity of businesses for which HillTree Marketing provides assistance. From tire shops and law offices to schools, churches and dental practices, HillTree Marketing provides a tailored approach to best represent each business.
Born and raised in the beautiful city of Ocean Springs, Hill holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Southern Mississippi.
The diverse HillTree Marketing team consists of professional writers, graphic designers, photographers, videographers, and website developers and offers an assortment of subscription marketing options to meet the unique needs of each business. Over the last five years, Hill and his team have assisted over 50 Gulf Coast businesses with developing marketing strategies and delivering branding products. They offer a variety of creative services, including web design, graphic design, photography, videography, and social media management. And, yes, cool drone things.
HillTree Marketing www.hilltreemarketing.com
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