Jesse Carmichael facts for kids
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Jesse Carmichael
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| Birth name | Jesse Royal Carmichael |
| Born | April 2, 1979 Boulder, Colorado, U.S. |
| Died | Error: Need valid death date (first date): year, month, day |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician |
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| Years active | 1994–present |
| Labels | J, A&M/Octone, 222, Interscope, Waxing Moon |
Jesse Royal Carmichael (born April 2, 1979) is an American musician. He is best known as the keyboard player and rhythm guitarist for the popular pop rock band, Maroon 5. Jesse is one of the two original members still in the group, along with the lead singer Adam Levine. He also has his own solo music project called 1863 and a side project named Circuit Jerks.
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Jesse Carmichael's Musical Journey
Early Life and First Band
Jesse Carmichael was born in Boulder, Colorado, in the United States. He started playing the piano when he was very young. His father gave him his own keyboard when Jesse was just seven years old. He first learned songs by famous composers like Mozart and Bach. These composers still influence his music today. Jesse began learning to play the guitar in the seventh grade. His older sister gave him a guitar for Christmas. At that time, he really liked Grunge music.
Later that year, Jesse's family moved. He started attending a new school called Brentwood School in Los Angeles. There, he met Adam Levine, Mickey Madden, and Ryan Dusick. These friends introduced him to classic rock bands like The Beatles and The Kinks. Soon after, the four friends started a band called Kara's Flowers. They quickly looked for a record label to release their music. After putting out their own album called We Like Digging?, the band signed with Reprise Records.
In 1997, Kara's Flowers released their first studio album, The Fourth World. Even with help from producer Rob Cavallo, the album did not sell well. The band was soon dropped from the record label. After this, the band slowed down. Jesse Carmichael and Adam Levine went to Five Towns College in Dix Hills, New York. While in college, Jesse focused more on playing keyboards again. After only one semester, they both left college and went back to California. They brought new musical ideas with them.
Joining Maroon 5
On March 9, 2012, Jesse Carmichael announced he would take a break from playing with Maroon 5. He wanted to focus on studying "music and the healing arts". While he was away, the band's touring keyboardist, PJ Morton, became an official member. PJ took over Jesse's keyboard duties.
However, just a few months later, on October 10, 2012, Jesse confirmed he would return to the band. He came back after they finished their Overexposed World Tour. With Jesse's return and PJ Morton's promotion, the group became six members. Jesse rejoined in time for the band to record their fifth studio album, V, which came out in 2014. After he returned, he started playing guitar more often in the band. This was partly because he played it more during his break. It was also because PJ Morton and Sam Farrar had joined the band.
Jesse Carmichael's Life Outside Music
Family and Learning
On July 27, 2018, Jesse Carmichael's fiancé, Tara, gave birth to their first son. They are now married. On August 19, 2020, their second son was born.
Jesse Carmichael was Adam Levine's best man at his wedding in 2014.
Jesse spends a lot of his time learning more about music. He attended Santa Monica College from 2001 to 2002, and again in 2005. Today, he visits many teachers to improve his piano and guitar playing, and his singing. He also takes lessons in orchestration, which is about arranging music for many instruments.
Other Music Projects
In 2016, Jesse Carmichael teamed up with musician and producer Jason Lader. They formed a side project called Circuit Jerks. The group released an extended play (EP) called EP1 on September 9, 2016. Jesse also released a solo EP under the name "1863". He chose this name because 1863 was the year Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.
Jesse Carmichael's Music Albums
With Maroon 5
Jesse Carmichael has played on almost every Maroon 5 album. The only one he did not feature on was Overexposed (2012). Here are the main albums he has been a part of:
- The Fourth World (1997) (as Kara’s Flowers)
- Songs About Jane (2002)
- It Won't Be Soon Before Long (2007)
- Hands All Over (2010)
- V (2014)
- Red Pill Blues (2017)
- Jordi (2021)
As a Solo Artist (1863)
- EP Four Songs (2012)
Other Music Projects
Jesse Carmichael has also worked on music for other artists and projects:
- Various Artists – Hoot: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (2006)
- VietNam – VietNam (2007)
- Operation Aloha – Operation Aloha (2009)
- Brandi Carlile – Give Up the Ghost (2009)
- Ry Cuming - Ry Cuming (2010)
- Jesse Harris – Music for Chameleons (2017)
- Allan Clarke and Graham Nash with Adam Levine and Paul Shaffer – The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: In Concert 2010 & 2011 (2018)
- Jesse Harris – Aquarelle (2018)
- Claire Rosinkranz – Beverly Hills Boyfriend (2020)
- Morly – Til I Start Speaking (2021)
Film Work
Composer
Jesse Carmichael has also helped create music for films:
- Thrive (2019) (short film, also executive producer)
- Have You Heard About Greg? (2021) (co-composer with Chad Cannon and Timothy Williams)
See also
In Spanish: Jesse Carmichael para niños
