Biography
Called a “virtuoso” by DownBeat Magazine and an “eloquent musical contrabassist” by The WholeNote, Swiss-Canadian bassist, composer, and bandleader Jesse Dietschi is equally fluent in the orchestral, jazz, and funk/RnB idioms. He joined the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra as Section Bassist in 2025, is Principal Bassist with Sinfonia Toronto, and serves as a frequent extra musician with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Jesse has also performed with the Canadian Opera Company, Mirvish Musical Theatre productions, and as a freelance jazz musician across North America. He leads the Jesse Dietschi Trio, a jazz ensemble that released their critically acclaimed debut album, Gradient, in 2023. With multiple performances at New York’s Carnegie Hall, he is an international touring artist with jazz ensembles, RnB bands, and orchestras alike. His music can be heard regularly on the CBC, Toronto’s JazzFM, and radio stations across North America.