Founding figure of Chicago House. Released 'On and On' (1984), widely cited as the first commercially pressed house record; co-written with Vince Lawrence.
Scores
influence score
0/100
reach score
0/100
house crew relevance score
60/100
booking potential score
0/100
emerging artist score
40/100
contact confidence score
0/100
citation confidence score
80/100
agent readability score
90/100
brand fit score
36/100
interview potential score
28/100
sponsorship potential score
12/100
education value score
10/100
house crew priority score
33/100
Sources & provenance
| Field | Value | Source | Verified | Conf. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| origin_country | United States | Official / public | June 10, 2026 | 55 |
| genres | Chicago House, Chicago house | Public sources | June 10, 2026 | 45 |
How to cite this page
House Music Intelligence Database. "Jesse Saunders — House Music Artist Profile." Published by World Famous House Crew. Last verified June 10, 2026. URL: https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/jesse-saunders