“As Aïda’s father, the defeated Amonasro - King of Ethiopia, baritone Dennis Jesse is noble and profound in both voice and demeanor.”

Jack Neal on-line reviews 10/13/07 Aïda

“Baritone Dennis Jesse is Alfredo's meddling father, Giorgio Germont. In this case he meddles with his usual rich characterization and scrumptious sound. Giorgio Germont is another of Mr. Jesse's splendid operatic performances.”

Jack Neal on-line reviews 11/11/06 La Traviata

“Dennis Jesse was an intrigue-wise and stage-wise Don Alfonso.”

Jack Neal on-line reviews 8/26/06 Cosi fan tutte

“Playing the Roman proconsul and romantic rival Severo, baritone Dennis Jesse closed out Act 1 in rousing style with the aria "No, l'acciar non fu spietato."

by Laura Emerick, Sun-Times Poliuto

“…Count Danilo is Dennis Jesse, who has charm and voice to spare, which he uses to sublime advantage in the haunting "Merry Widow Waltz" sequence.”

Jack Neal on-line reviews 3/19/05The Merry Widow
http://www.nevada-events.net/cgi-bin/cal_manager2/review405.shtml

“Whenever Dennis Jesse entered, he completely took over the stage as the toreador Escamillo. He showed an excellent and complete grasp of the character and a strong command of the language and nuance of the score.”

The Idaho Statesman 2/28/05 Carmen

"In the title role, Dennis Jesse was a brooding, anguished figure - marvelously tragic and resplendently well-voiced."

Amarillo Globe-News 3/16/03
http://www.amarillonet.com/stories/031603/new_rigoletto.shtml

"Dennis Jesse was excellent as the exuberant Old Doctor, but his drunk scene could have used another belt."

Opera News On-Line Vanessa (Des Moines Opera)

"Dennis Jesse drenches Tonio with a rich baritone sound. Jesse's voice and subtle acting creates a menacing characterization, yet one of genuine pathos."

Nevada Opera I Pagilacci

"Dennis Jesse as Doctor Falke...his virile, well-projected baritone sings out refulgently.

"As Dr. Falke, Dennis Jesse's ringing baritone was magnificent in his big second-act aria."

"The difficult role of the U.S. consul, Sharpless, was sympathetically rendered by baritone Dennis Jesse."

"Dennis Jesse's Giovanni was gentlemanly but menacing, handsome but heartless. He moved well on stage and was especially convincing in such seductive moments as the sensuous "La ci darem la mano" duet. The voice? Compact, solid and nicely gauged for the house, with a pleasantly husky quality. Jesse used his sense of the Italian text and of word accents to make the dramatic moments convincing, rather than overblowing the sound."

"Baritone Denis Jesse's likable Marcello combines a voice of burnished gold with greatly refined acting in a winning portrayal."

"Dennis Jesse invests Marcello with bravado and believable humanity, utilizing his vibrant baritone to convey the many moods and emotions of the character"

"Baritone Dennis Jesse sang the role of Marcello, the painter. He managed a convincing portrayal with a pleasing vocalism. His acting was strong, especially in the second act. The last act duet, 'Ah Mimi, tu piu non torni,' with Rodolfo, was a musical high point with a nice impassioned ring."

"Add a fine orchestra like the Adrian Symphony, an acclaimed chorus like the UMS Choral Society, and two top-notch soloists, like Leslie Umphrey and Dennis Jesse to the mix, and the result was one of those transcendent moments that happens when music does more than touch the ears - it touches the heart and soul...both Umphrey and Jesse turned in solo performances that were breathtaking.

"...the splendid team of singer-actors romped through the opera's ongoing high jinks like an operatic version of the Marx brothers let loose on the set, all while singing in Italian with stylistic flair and understanding...Baritone Dennis Jesse created a vivid Figaro."

 "Dennis Jesse, a baritone with a clear, penetrating upper register, bursts in as Figaro to do his bragging straight to the audience not to diminish the consistently convincing singing and acting of Jesse.

"As the clever and enterprising barber, Figaro, baritone Dennis Jesse turned in an animated and dashing portryal. He handled the lightning-paced passages with crisp precision, displaying beautifully resonant tone..."

 "Baritone Dennis Jesse displayed a commanding voice and presence as Gerald's buddy, Frederic."

"Dennis Jesse controlled his sizable baritone with ease, letting it ring out when necessary, then modulating to gentle tender expression."

"Dennis Jesse made a meal out of Jack Spaniard, the semi-buffo bad guy."

"Dennis Jesse is a seasoned presence his burnished sound seems to emerge from the desert itself."

 "Dennis Jesse, a baritone whose tonal luster is matched by keen theatrical instincts. Jesse is a singer in the mold of Alfred Drake and Howard Keel, complete with swashbuckling flair."

"Jesse's voice saves the day!"