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Jill Desiree Unveils Powerful Rendition of Sting’s Classic “Fragile”

Acclaimed vocalist and songwriter Jill Desiree released her striking new interpretation of Sting’s timeless classic, “Fragile.” The Australian-born, Indonesian-raised artist, known for her evocative blend of classic R&B, jazz, and soul, brings an urgent and deeply passionate perspective to this hauntingly relevant song.
“With Fragile, I feel like the message of Sting’s lyrics is deeply profound and, unfortunately, timeless,” says Jill. “Despite the song’s eloquent, understated, and extremely convincing lyrical condemnation of the unending cycles of violence in humanity’s history, we all know that the ears most deaf to this message will be those most involved in perpetuating violence. In my version, the band and I are screaming this message at the top of our lungs. It’s more musically aggressive than most might interpret such a delicate, heartfelt lyric. But at this point, if no one is going to heed Sting’s warning, we don’t know what else to do. Maybe someday, someone will listen.”
A Fresh, Global Voice in Vintage R&B and Soul
Few artists embody the spirit of classic soul, jazz, and R&B like Jill Desiree. Raised in Indonesia and educated at Berklee College of Music, she follows in the tradition of icons like Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, and Whitney Houston, blending stirring vocals with the expert musicianship of some of Los Angeles’ most creative players.
Jill first captured attention with her debut EP, “Cover Story,” recorded live with industry veterans, followed by her acclaimed singles “Sounds Like Music” and “Broken”, which won the Best Jazz Award in the 29th Annual USA Songwriting Competition. Her recent release, “The Rain Can Fall,” continues her evolution as a groundbreaking artist, songwriter, and performer.
The Making of “Fragile”
Jill’s interpretation of “Fragile” started as an experiment. While preparing for an upcoming gig, she played around with a syncopated backbeat, creating a chill yet funky groove that reshaped the song’s rhythmic phrasing. After sharing the idea with David Olivas, the pair built out a unique arrangement, incorporating new harmonizations, rhythmic hits, and call-and-response sections.
One of the song’s standout elements is the addition of Katisse Buckingham’s mesmerizing flute solo. “Dave and I saw Katisse perform at the Baked Potato in Los Angeles, and we became huge fans,” Jill recalls. “We studied his albums and crafted a solo section inspired by his style. To our amazement, within three hours of emailing him the session, he sent us a flawless first take. It’s the hippest, funkiest jazz flute playing you’ll ever hear.”
The track also features bassist Kent Moore, guitarist Troy Dexter, and drummer Jordan Perlson (Becca Stevens, Jeff Coffin), whose dynamic contributions helped elevate the song’s rhythmic energy and emotional intensity.
A Bold and Urgent Musical Statement
Jill Desiree’s “Fragile” is not just a cover—it’s a rallying cry. By reimagining Sting’s delicate composition with bold instrumentation and powerful vocals, she transforms the song into an urgent call for change. With its fusion of soul, jazz, and groove-infused rhythms, this rendition stands as a testament to Jill’s artistic vision and the timeless relevance of music as a force for social awareness.
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Rocky Kramer’s Rock & Roll Tuesdays Presents “Hungry like the Wolf” On Tuesday, April 29th, 2025 7 PM PT on Twitch

Rocky Kramer will be hosting “Hungry like the Wolf” on this week’s episode of Rocky Kramer’s Rock & Roll Tuesdays on Twitch. Tune into Twitch on Tuesday, April 29th, 2025 at 7 PM PT for this amazing show.
Rocky Kramer is a guitar virtuoso, often being compared to the greatest guitar players in the world. Rocky has performed on shows with some of the greatest musicians on the planet including Ozzy Osbourne, John Lodge, Steve Vai, Leland Sklar, Kenny Aronoff, Tommy James, Verdeen White, Ten Years After, BuckCherry, Rick Wakeman and more.

Rocky’s first studio album, “Firestorm” is now available worldwide through Allied Artists Music Group, together with an epic music video of his #1 Global DRT Chart topper single, “Rock Star”, that also picked up a Best Rock Performance nod at the 2019 Hollywood Music In Media Awards (“HMMA”).
Rocky Kramer recently returned to the studio to record his sophomore album “Alone In The Rain” which will be released later this year.
Rocky Kramer was recently cast in The Mutt Productions/ Allied Artists rock n’ roll time travel comedy adventure “Rockin’ In Time” where he will play the film’s lead character, Lars Olsen. The film is being directed by Aaron Lee Lopez (of the “Teenage Girl” franchise) and is being produced by multi-platinum and six-time Grammy Award winning musician turned motion picture producer, Kurt Wipfli.
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Watch Rocky Kramer’s Rock & Roll Tuesdays “Hungry like the Wolf” on April 29th, 2025, at 7 PM PT on Twitch here:
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