Jessie Ware: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

Young, soulful English singer Jessie Ware has a powerful voice, but it's used with grace. Her singing brings warmth to electronic music and swoon to her own pop, so it's no surprise that her visit to the Tiny Desk was filled with casual poise and spontaneity.

Ware's dramatic nightclub shows are fleshed out with a full band, but here she's able to convey all that emotion with just a guitarist (Joe Newman) and that voice. To add to the casual flair of the day, Jesse Boykins III — the opening act on a tour which brought her through Washington, D.C. — came to watch the Tiny Desk, and Ware asked him to sing with her, unrehearsed. That confident ambition seeps right through the screen in this performance. -- BOB BOILEN

Set List
"Say You Love Me" 0:52
"Wildest Moments" 5:32
"Champagne Kisses" 9:43

Credits
Producers: Bob Boilen, Maggie Starbard; Audio Engineer: Kevin Wait; Videographers: Morgan McCloy, Maggie Starbard; Assistant Producer: Carlos Waters; photo by Carlos Waters/NPR

[joaonascimento]

invite her again pls!!!! 'What's your pleasure' needs a session

[sterlingg.hardaway]

Jessie Ware in 2015: I need to get more upbeat sh*t

Jessie Ware in 2020-2021: OUR CURRENT DISCO QUEEN

[boxofboommike]

I’ve never understood why she is not more widely known in the United States. She is absolutely one of the most talented artists of our time

[tantemitzi]

Jessie should be an international Superstar. She has THE voice, the Class and the Professionalism. She is incredible in so many ways. Get her the money and fame so she can spread music and joy forever and on and on an on ...

[yyyannuuu]

There's something in British water..their musicians are casually out of this world good. *shiver* :3

[AlexanderRM]

Backup vocal was excellent.  Beautiful compliment, not overpowering.

[ejonestoo]

Tiny Desk needs a streaming radio station. The acoustic version of these songs are superb!

[cadehagen]

Her charm is unreal. I don't know if I prefer listening to her talk or sing. They're both sublime.

[veeno]

The back up vocals are so beautiful.... wow

[martha-rayeadjei]

I love how simple she dresses and how humble she is. Her voice is just there. And there's so much emotion behind it. She doesn't even have to gesture to make it interesting. (IE hands in pockets the whole time). Lol love it!

[ShadeMcConnell]

Bring Jessie back for another tiny desk after the release of That! Feels Good!

[cullenhossein]

i knew she was a good singer but i didn't know she's this good.
acoustic versions really bring her voice out and it's lovely.

[_rjc]

I would not have been mad if Jesse Boykins got his own mic and stayed up there a while longer. He brought some really great harmonies on this

[littlesometin]

she's so effortlessly cool and chic <3

[jellyrcw]

Omg I had no idea that she did a tiny desk concert. I love her! Wildest Moments will always be iconic

[TheRetroWoman]

Always astonished how the British accents disappears when British people sing. Amazing.

[allthatjjess]

jessie`s new album is out there so i think its time to bring her again, just saying....

[anikaelle]

I’ve probably watched this 50 times 5 years ago and here I am again in 2021... get goosebumps every time! !

[moveslikechevalier]

was introduced to jessie ware in maybe '13 when 2AM Club covered Wildest Moments on their album. Been crazy to watch the evolution in her musical expression.

[toyahtorrez]

I remember in 2015 I sat in the park consistently every morning for 2 weeks listening to Jessie Ware & cried my heart out! Helped me get over a break up. This woman is like fine wine & jazz smoke 💫